This is a beautiful early 20th-century carved African wooden fertility figure of a woman. At 36" tall it is quite impressive. Made of blackened carved wood -- a single piece -- it has wonderful detailing around the face and hands and feet. I am not sure of its exact provenance, but know it is at least 50 years old or more, and am guessing that it is a Baule piece from the Ivory Coast, based on comparisons with other similar figures I've seen on this site and others. I am pricing it very reasonably because I'm not sure, but similar ones that are not even as large are listed for twice as much, or even more.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is some wear of the blackened surface of the wood, where the natural wood color is showing through. I'm sure this could easily be restored, but I don't like to fool around with the original patina of an antique piece. I don't find that the worn spots detract from the beauty of the statue, and there are no faults or cracks in the piece -- it is strong and sturdy. Good vintage condition.

Origin:
Mali

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is some wear of the blackened surface of the wood, where the natural wood color is showing through. I'm sure this could easily be restored, but I don't like to fool around with the original patina of an antique piece. I don't find that the worn spots detract from the beauty of the statue, and there are no faults or cracks in the piece -- it is strong and sturdy. Good vintage condition.