Figural Wood Sculpture Kenya

$475 · Offered by Second Story Books

Ghana or Ivory Coast: 20th century. Striking hand-carved West African hardwood sculpture depicting two stylized seated figures arranged back-to-back upon a shared base. The work features elongated limbs, expressive faces, geometric coiffures, and a rich dark patina that highlights the sculptural form. Likely produced in the Ivory Coast or Ghana during the mid-to-late 20th century and inspired by traditional Baule carving styles. Executed from a single piece of wood

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