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Carved Ebony Wood African Bust Figure
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Carved Ebony Wood African Bust Figure

This is a hand-carved bust featuring a stylized African woman, likely an example of 20th-century Makonde artistry from East Africa or tourist-trade sculpture from West Africa. The piece is crafted from a single block of dense, dark wood, specifically ebony (Dalbergia melanoxylon), which is evidenced by the deep blackish-brown heartwood and the visible grain where the finish has slightly thinned. The figure stands approximately 7 to 8 inches tall, mounted on an integrated square plinth base. Notable physical features include an elongated cranium and neck, characteristic of traditional regional aesthetics, with a multi-tiered or wrapped headdress carved into the upper portion. The face exhibits closed eyes, full lips, and realistic facial proportions. A distinguishing feature is the inclusion of small metallic hoop earrings and a metallic wire necklace or 'choker' wrapped around the throat, which adds multi-media texture. The surface shows a soft, aged patina with mild wear on the high points of the nose and brow. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided view, suggesting it may be a folk-art or artisan workshop piece rather than a gallery-signed contemporary work. The craftsmanship is of high quality, demonstrating skilled subtractive carving techniques with smooth finishing and attention to anatomical detail. It likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century.

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$45.00 - $75.00

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