Meet this Nigerian man from benin city the capital of edo state in Nigeria. The piece was carved by him using his local carving tools. It is not painting. Its is real rare endowment. The benefits of sculpture can not be over emphasized. From the domestic importance to the foreign importance, sculpture serves in the following areas
1- means of preserving history. From the time of the cave men, sculpture has been the means of preserving history and transfer of information before the invention of paper or internet.
2- means of expressing whats is on the mind in a creative manner. The mind they say is a ware house. sculpture gives the opportunity to express what is on the mind to piece of wood, bronze, clay whatsoever
3- commerce. Sales of it generates revenue for the artist. Many families live on the proceed of sculpture. Invariably a means of Employment
4- it is used as decoration. Men of high ranks and files make use of sculpture to beautify their homes. in fact, it is luxurious and ostentatious as it symbolises wealth
5- it is useful in generating foreign exchange. Many tourists travel to the heart of Africa to see the beautiful sculptures made by artist and this in return generates revenue for the visited country.
The important of sculpture cannot be over emphasised . Bring back our sculptural heritage.