Carved Sculpture Of Shrouded Woman West Africa

$2,000 · Offered by Second Story Books

West Africa: 20th century. Striking large-scale hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a standing female figure emerging organically from a naturally shaped tree trunk. The artist has skillfully incorporated the contours, knots, voids, and grain of the wood into the composition, creating a powerful interplay between natural form and human representation. The figure features a serene downward gaze, stylized coiffure or head covering, and raised hand gesture, while

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