Lot # 156 - Carved Wood African Bust

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 9:35:00 PM
Current bid:

$7.00

Highest bidder:

ianguinta

Auction has ended

Description :

This African wood sculpture is a hand-carved bust that reflects traditional artistry and cultural symbolism, likely originating from West or Central Africa.

Key Features and Craftsmanship

  • Material: The sculpture is carved from natural, unpainted wood, showcasing the grain and age-related cracks that add character and authenticity.

  • Form: It depicts a human bust, focusing on the head and upper shoulders. The facial features—prominent eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips—are rendered with expressive detail, suggesting a skilled artisan’s hand.

  • Hairstyle and Adornment: The figure wears a textured topknot or bun and a headband, which may indicate status, identity, or ceremonial role within a specific ethnic group.

  • Finish: The surface is untreated, allowing the natural wood tones and imperfections to speak to the sculpture’s age and origin.

Cultural and Artistic Context

  • Stylistic Origin: While exact attribution requires more context, the style resembles busts from regions like Ghana, Nigeria, or Cameroon, where wood carving is a deeply rooted tradition.



Dimensions : 6 in W x 11.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is ianguinta

Date Bid User
09-Dec-2025 8:54:26 PM $7.00 ianguinta
09-Dec-2025 8:54:19 PM $6.00 FaksofLife
09-Dec-2025 8:54:19 PM $6.00 ianguinta
08-Dec-2025 8:27:46 AM $5.00 FaksofLife

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