Vintage Hand-Carved Female Figure Sculpture from Africa

Item Details

A vintage hand-carved African wood sculpture depicting a woman. The sculpture depicts a female figure standing atop a pedestal base, featuring exaggerated and stylized facial and body features. The figure has a carved patterns to the face, head and belly area. Her arms are bent at the elbows and held to the side of her belly. The figure is not marked or signed, but a handwritten label affixed to the back is marked ‘13VI NGR F’, which may indicate the sculpture originates from Nigeria.

Condition

to poor:
- Surface marks, wear, dings and surface dust/grime throughout
- Extensive and significant cracks to the wood throughout
- Some significant damage or deterioration to the wood base

Dimensions

Item #

17DEN101-003