Description

Height: 27.5cm

Width: 11cm

An unusual hand carved coconut shrunken head sculpture mounted on a display stand, created with exaggerated tribal-inspired facial features and a dark stained finish.

Carved from coconut shell with applied hair detail, the piece features bulging eyes, protruding tongue, oversized ears, and deeply expressive features in the style of novelty ethnographic curios and mid 20th century tourist folk art.

The sculpture is mounted upon a brass tone support with circular wooden plinth base, giving it strong cabinet of curiosities appeal.

The dark polished surface highlights the natural texture of the coconut shell while enhancing the theatrical expression of the carving.

An eye-catching decorative object suited to collectors of tribal art, curiosities, tiki décor, and unusual folk carvings.

A striking and humorous display piece with strong vintage curiosity aesthetic.