Bring a powerful yet serene focal point to your space with this exceptional mid to late 20th century hand-carved wood lion sculpture, masterfully crafted by an artisan in Kenya.

Unlike common aggressive tourist carvings, this piece features a highly stylized, recumbent posture capturing the "King of the Jungle" in a moment of majestic repose. The sculpture is chiseled from a dense, beautifully grained hardwood (likely ironwood or ebony) and exhibits a spectacular two-tone finish. The artisan expertly utilized a traditional scorching technique to deepen the rich, ebonized black textures of the mane and sweeping paws, creating a striking contrast against the warm, warm-toned wood grain beneath.

The piece has been meticulously hand-polished to a smooth, high-gloss sheen that catches the light beautifully, emphasizing the fluid lines of the muscles and the intricate, multi-directional gouge work of the mane. A stunning blend of tribal folk art and mid-century modern design, this sculpture is perfect for a mantle, entry console, or bookshelf display.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is an authentic, hand carved, mid to late 20th century piece hand crafted by expert artisans from Kenya. Therefore, there are flaws in the piece.

When you run your hand across the lion, you can feel where the seams are. There are also some areas where the finish has rubbed off or has chipped.

The condition in now way minimizes the amazing quality of this piece.

Origin:
Kenya

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This is an authentic, hand carved, mid to late 20th century piece hand crafted by expert artisans from Kenya. Therefore, there are flaws in the piece.

When you run your hand across the lion, you can feel where the seams are. There are also some areas where the finish has rubbed off or has chipped.

The condition in now way minimizes the amazing quality of this piece.