Description

Height: 45cm

Width: 14cm

An impressive pair of large hand carved African lady bust sculptures, expertly carved from richly figured lignum vitae and finished to highlight the dramatic natural grain and contrasting dark heartwood tones.

Each sculpture depicts a stylised female figure with elongated neck, finely detailed facial features, carved coiffure, and long plaited hairstyle flowing down the reverse.

The elegant proportions and strong sculptural presence give the pair a striking mid-century modern aesthetic while celebrating traditional African carving techniques and forms.

The exceptionally dense lignum vitae timber provides wonderful weight and depth of colour, with the natural variation in the wood creating unique patterns across each figure.

Displayed together, they form a highly decorative statement and an eye-catching focal point within both contemporary and traditional interiors.

A superb pair of large-scale decorative carvings, ideal for collectors of African art, ethnographic sculpture, or mid-century decorative objects.