African Carved Exotic Wood Bust, 20th Century
 
 
Striking African carved exotic wood bust, dating from the 20th century.
The sculpture represents a stylised African figure with a powerful elongated profile, expressive facial features, carved scarification-style marks on the forehead, textured hair and a finely worked shoulder section. The surface reveals a beautiful natural wood grain, with deep brown tones and darker linear patterns that give the piece strong visual depth.
The bust is carved with great attention to contrast: smooth polished areas on the face and neck are combined with deeply textured sections on the hair and garment-like shoulder detail. This creates a sculptural object with both decorative presence and tactile character.
A strong decorative piece for collectors of African-inspired sculpture, tribal art, ethnographic decoration or 20th century carved wood objects. It would work beautifully on a console, shelf, pedestal or in a curated interior.
Good vintage condition, with light age-related wear and natural variations in the wood surface.
Period: 20th century
Origin: Africa / African school
Material: Carved exotic hardwood
Style: African decorative art / tribal-inspired sculpture
Dimensions: 48 cm high x 27 cm wide x 17 cm deep
Condition: Good vintage condition