The Fakeye family of Nigeria Africa is very well known as an extremely talented family of master craftsmen. The intricate style of carving that they are known for has been passed down from father to son for many generations. The first master carver in the Fakeye family was Olawoyin Fakeye. He was given the honorific title ‘Fakeye’ by the King of Ila. Along with the title, the descendents of Olawoyin Fakeye also inherited the skill and creativity that secured the family a reputation as expert carvers. Their immediately recognizable style of carvings are increasingly being appreciated by a growing number of art connoisseurs. The Fakeye carvings are incredibly intricate and the attention to detail that their carvings have, has to be seen to be appreciated, as photographs really does them no justice. Some of the known Fakeye carvers include Lamidi Fakeye, A K Fakeye, Jimoh Fakeye, Akin Fakeye, and Gani Fakeye. This particular piece was carved by A.K Fakeye as can be seen by the inscription at the bottom of the carving. It depicts a devotee with what is most probably a clay pot balanced on her head and a calabash in her hands. She has the traditional hairstyle Yoruba hairstyle and features. The clay pot balanced on her head was and in some parts of Africa still is the traditional way to carry heavy items. The ease with which the women are able to carry items on their heads and still walk gracefully is a sight to behold. Both the clay pot on her head and the calash in her arms has been intricately carved. The pattern on both of these items can be easily seen. The design on the wrapper (shirt) that she wears has been skillfully carved allowing you to appreciate the pattern. The platform on which she stands has also been carved with geometric patterns and around her neck is an intricately carved beaded necklace with an amulet attached which sits between her breasts. She has some more beads wrapped around her wrists. All in all this is a perfect representation of a devotee giving her daily offerings to her chosen deity and is also a wonderful example of why the Fakeye family are such renowned carvers. This figure if a magnificent piece of art as it can be appreciated for the history it evokes and for its natural beauty and craftsmanship. It is a superb piece of African art.