AFRICAN CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE

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untitled Carved wood h. 65 x w. 16 x d. 14 in., including base Hand-carved dark hardwood sculpture featuring a primary standing figure with an elongated torso and exaggerated facial features mounted above a crouching figure. The upper figure is depicted with one arm raised holding a long, curved staff or bow element. The piece is carved from a single block of dense, dark wood with a polished finish. The entire work is secured to a square black-painted wooden pedestal base.This item is likely an example of Makonde 'Shetani' or 'Ujamaa' style carving, a tradition from the Makonde people of Tanzania and Mozambique. The material appears to be African Blackwood (Mpingo). h. 65 x w. 16 x d. 14 in. (including base) Inventory Code: 9BA-151

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