Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Kenyan Figure

Item Details

A carved wooden sculpture of a Kenyan figure. The work depicts a reclining female figure, dressed in traditional attire, including a sarong and beaded necklace. The piece is unmarked.

The African art pieces in this sale were acquired by the previous owner while living in rural Kenya in the 1960s and 1970s. The collector admired the art of Wakamba artisans and loved supporting their work. His admiration eventually spread to the work of artisans from throughout the continent.

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17NYC010-010