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Bust of a Maasai Tribesman

$2,200

£1,682.03

€1,927.17

CA$3,103.12

A$3,378.50

CHF 1,804.01

MX$40,783.80

NOK 22,679.66

SEK 21,094.72

DKK 14,395.04

About the Item

Skillfully executed bust of a Maasai tribes man, carved in a dense ebony. Ebony is found only in the Sahara desert; the interior of the tree is solid black and as you move away from the center the brown black grain appears as it does in this sculpture.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Place of Origin:
Kenya
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
Mid Century or Earlier
Condition:
wonderful aged patina.
Seller Location:
Asheville, NC
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1104208899155

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