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 descendants 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. This particular piece was carved by A.K Fakeye as can be seen by the inscription at the bottom of the carving. The piece depicts the wife of a native doctor. The detail that has gone into this carving is amazing. The design of the textile that the figure has on can be clearly seen, as can the beads she has around her neck and the amulet that sits between her breasts. In one hand she holds a rooster and in the other she holds a container. She stands on a platform that has wonderful designs carved into it. Beaded jewellery can be seen on both of her wrists and she has the typical features and hairstyle of a Yoruba woman. Traditionally, native witch doctors were sought by people seeking protection against their enemies, cures to illness and charms and a range of other things. Witch doctors were viewed to be spiritually powerful power people who could contact dead ancestors and the rooster the woman holds in her hand would have been used by the witch doctor during rituals he would have performed. This figure is a magnificent piece of art as it can be appreciated for the history it evokes and for its natural beauty and craftsmanship.