Wood carving in Yorubaland was primarily meant for

Wood carving in Yorubaland was primarily meant for religious purposes. The Yoruba people believed that objects made from wood had spiritual significance and were channels for communication with the spiritual realm. The carvings were used in various religious ceremonies and festivals, and were often made to represent gods, ancestors, or spirits. The intricate details and symbolism in the carvings were believed to convey messages from the spiritual realm to the people. Although wood carving also had economic and ceremonial purposes, its primary significance was religious, and it played an important role in the Yoruba people's spiritual and cultural practices.