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Tall Teak Wood Asian Folk Art Sculpture of Elderly Man

About the Item

Carved from a substantial piece of teak, this masterpiece is nearly 3 and a half feet tall. It features an elderly, bearded man carrying a bowl of food, possibly noodles, with two mats tied to his back. He wears a hat but no shoes. The mood is somber as his expression is weary and his shoulders hunched.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Evergreen, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AC16-341stDibs: LU205135565183

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