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Carved Hardwood Bust of an Elderly African Man

This item is a hand-carved sculptural bust depicting an elderly man of African descent, likely originating from East or West Africa (stylistically consistent with Makonde or Akamba traditions). The bust is crafted from a dense, heavy hardwood, possibly ebony or mahogany, featuring a deep dark-brown finish with a satin sheen. The subject displays realistic and expressive features, including deep horizontal forehead wrinkles, heavy lidded eyes, a broad nose, and prominent nasolabial folds. The hair is rendered with fine, textured stippling along the sides, suggesting a receding hairline. The figure wears a V-neck garment with vertical carved folds. Notable physical condition issues include several vertical age-related desiccation cracks (checking), most prominent on the left side of the face running through the mouth and jaw, and another extending up the base. The carving demonstrates high-quality craftsmanship, with deliberate attention to anatomical proportions and emotional gravity. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front profile. This piece likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century.

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$150 - $250

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