Vintage 1959 Nigerian Ironwood Carved Faces Pair - Eva Eldridge Artist Signed 9"

Artist/Owner: Eva Eldridge may have been the artist, original owner, or possibly the person who commissioned or purchased the carvings.

Date: 1959 places these in the post-colonial period, just before Nigeria gained independence in 1960. This was a time when African art became more visible internationally.

Wood: Ironwood is a general term for several dense, dark hardwoods. In West Africa, it often refers to species like Lophira alata or Milicia excelsa (also known as iroko).

Origin: Nigeria is rich in woodcarving traditions, especially from the Yoruba and Igbo peoples. The style of these faces—with their smooth contours and emphasis on stylized but realistic features—could reflect Yoruba influences.

"Flood": This is the most ambiguous term. It might refer to a title, an event (perhaps affecting the wood or context of acquisition), or even another person associated with the pieces.