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This lot features a complementary pair of hand-carved wooden sculptures, each standing as a unique expression of folk artistry. Carved from a single block of light-toned wood, these pieces utilize a vertical, totem-like composition.
The base of each carving features a stylized elongated mask with a serene, downcast expression and a textured, linear beard that grounds the piece. Rising from the crown of the head is a full-bodied figure—one male and one female—captured in a dynamic, fluid pose. The figures are depicted with arms raised, interacting with organic elements like leaves and fruit, suggesting a theme of harvest, fertility, or the connection between humanity and nature. The raw, matte finish highlights the chisel marks and the natural grain of the wood, adding an authentic, artisanal tactile quality. These sculptures are ideal for collectors of global folk art or those looking for soulful, mid-century modern-compatible accents.
Material: Solid Wood (Light Natural Tone)
Subject: Figural/Ancestral Totems
Style: African-Inspired Folk Art
Dimensions: H:33in
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural wood grain variations.
Hand-carved wood sculpture, African folk art, tribal style decor, wooden totem, figural carving, harvest deity, fertility statue, mid-century global decor, artisanal woodcraft, hand-chiseled, vintage wooden mask, ancestral figure, organic modern art, botanical carving, pair of sculptures.
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