Vintage, hand-carved African tribal art figurine depicting a
male musician.
Here are the key points regarding its design and
characteristics:
- Subject Matter: It
represents an African drummer standing in a bent-knee stance while playing
a traditional drum.
- Material: The
sculpture is carved from a single piece of dense, solid ebony (African
blackwood), characterized by its deep black color and smooth, polished
surface.
- Craftsmanship
Style: It is indicative of traditional East African woodcarving, heavily
associated with the renown artistic style of the Makonde people from
Tanzania and Mozambique.
- Expressive
Features: The figure features exaggerated, stylized facial expressions,
textured hair/head detailing, and chiseled definition on the torso and
clothing.
- Base Integration:
The drummer stands on an integrated, blocky wooden pedestal carved out of
the same singular block of wood
Size: Shown against
ruler or in hand or both in one picture to help you judge size. Measures
approximately 7 ½ inches tall.
Condition: Nice condition
as pictured. No chips or cracks. Please see all the pictures as they are part
of the description.
I will be happy to
combine multiple purchases (whenever possible) to save you money on shipping.
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duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping
charges. NOTE* Per eBay, you may be charged the applicable sales tax for your
state / region.