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Wooden Swedish Tree Trunk Sculpture of Mother & Child, Hand-Tooled Piece Unique

About the Item

A monumental piece hand-tooled from a trunk-slice of cherry wood. While its backside has a natural look - with a 'golden' patinated surface its showside showcases a rather skillfully executed mother breastfeeding her child. The very pure and innocent post-birth symbiosis between a mother and her child. It was made by an unknown Swedish Folk artist/sculptor circa 1950-70. Measurements: H: 33 cm, W: 20 cm, Dept: 10/15 cm (base/top) approx.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Wellkept and steady. A few natural drying cracks here and there.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782244502492

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