Original Very Antique African Wood Carved Tribal Woman Nude With Pearls

Overview: Original vintage antique wood carved African woman wearing a pearl necklace and earrings, with an additional strand of pearls adorning the base of the base sculpture. The surface of the wood is gorgeous with a deep red umber blush. Exact age and origin unknown.

Traditional African wood carving reflects the culture of an authentic and original philosophy. It gives specific visual form to a highly organized system of thought with its own logic and harmony. It is a philosophy which views the nature of beings and of the world in general as a process, as the manifestation of the powers of moving and shifting energies.

Figures of ancestors have an exceptional importance in the religion of farming peoples of West Africa and in their classical wood carving.
The figures of ancestor worship receive daily gifts and are offered sacrifices in food and drink. They have a distinguished artistry - they are monumental and intensely vital even when small in size. The rigidity and balance of their attitude, the peace and stability they express, are independent of the media or the blade of the chisel or knife. Their unity of line, surface and volume sums up the vitality of a family, family group, tribe.

Some figures are used in magic, many for the ceremonial and ritual of different cults and worship. They can be magical figures, divinities, fetishes, etc. In general, they are ritual figures.

Notes: Most of the items offered here are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidder (you) determines the price. Written descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, authenticity, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said (and this is the important part) All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Enjoy the gamble and the hunt!

Commensurate with age

Fine Art, Sculpture

18%

Diana Clarke | (551) 206-3187 | diana.clarke1@gmail.com

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Danbury CT 06810

When to Pickup

Sunday, 5/15, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 5/17, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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