A pair of African folk busts. Typical for sculptures from this region, simplification and synthesis of shapes. The figures have clearly outlined eyebrow arches, eyelids, prominent noses and mouths, and strongly emphasized cheeks. African folk sculpture had a significant influence on the formation of a new language of artistic form in 20th century art.
Africa, possibly Mozambique, 19th/20th century
Ebony.
A PAIR OF BUSTS, ebony, Africa, 19th/20th century.
zł3,500.00
A pair of African folk busts. Typical for sculptures from this region, simplification and synthesis of shapes. The figures have clearly outlined eyebrow arches, eyelids, prominent noses and mouths, and strongly emphasized cheeks. African folk sculpture had a significant influence on the formation of a new language of artistic form in 20th century art.
Africa, possibly Mozambique, 19th/20th century
Ebony.
Description
Height 33 cm.
The condition is visible in the photos.