A vintage or mid-20th-century African tribal style bust sculpture, likely hand-carved for the mid-century export market or as a piece of local folk art. Material and Weight :- The substantial weight of 2.10 kg relative to its 37 cm height strongly implies a dense, premium tropical hardwood. Typical materials include Ebony, Ironwood, or Mahogany, which are famously heavy and highly resistant to decay. The neck and plinth are separate pieces, coupled with an attached band, changes the assessment of the sculpture. This indicates it is a multi-material composite piece representing a specific cultural tradition. Tribal Representation :- The attached neckband heavily suggests the piece depicts an Ndebele woman (from South Africa) or a Maasai/Samburu woman (from East Africa). In Ndebele culture, women historically wear iconic stacked brass or copper neck rings called dzilla. These metal rings symbolize their married status and wealth, visually elongating the neck. Metal (Brass, Copper, or Wire) :- The band is made of metal(brass), it mimics the traditional Ndebele dzilla or Kayan style neck rings. Origin and Production :- This mixed-material assembly (hardwood body + metal wire + separate plinth base) confirms that the piece was created by skilled African workshops for the mid-to-late 20th-century export and decor market. The substantial 2.10 kg weight ensures it remains a high-quality decorative piece despite not being a monolithic museum antiquity. PLEASE SEE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/DETAILS.