Late 19th Century Vintage African Wooden Hand Carved Boy Bust Statue

Description

Hand carved head of a boy, African figure in dark wood with 1" thick wooden standing base
Expressive Outsider art, folk art, no signature
Has a crack wood split in one side of head
Unique piece
4.5"L x 5.5"W x 7" H whole piece
Just head 4"L x 5"W x 6" H

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Has a wood split in one side, not sure if it was intentional choice or new.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Blackwood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Has a wood split in one side, not sure if it was intentional choice or new.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

7 x 5 x 6 in

Late 19th Century Vintage African Wooden Hand Carved Boy Bust Statue

Lot 0105

Estimate $65-$120

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$30

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