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Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

$1,500

£1,138.17

€1,301.39

CA$2,095.09

A$2,329.46

CHF 1,216.31

MX$28,355.18

NOK 15,519.65

SEK 14,541.17

DKK 9,712.52

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Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in West Africa by the Luba Tribe. It is a large wooden sculpture made from a solid piece of African hardwood with a block base and 2 arms extending upwards. Most likely carved for ceremonial purposes or possibly as some sort of fertility symbol. Mounted on a square metal base with central support upwards through the piece. Clearly hand carved as is evidenced by the rough axe cuts.

Dimensions:

Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Wood,Cast,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Cameroon

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Very good. A large crack to the rear but it appears to be historic to the piece.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3978122848892

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