Lot # 1 - Batonka Matriarch with Offering Bowl – 44" Carved Tribute to Heritage

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pickup Dec 14 10-3
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 7:00:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Dakiam

Auction has ended

Description :

Description: Commanding in presence and rich in symbolism, this 44-inch hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a Batonka woman in ceremonial posture—cradling a child or spirit figure while balancing a vessel atop her head. Her garment wraps diagonally in traditional style, and her textured coiffure and serene expression evoke ancestral reverence. Likely crafted in Southern Africa, this piece blends artistry with cultural storytelling, honoring themes of motherhood, offering, and continuity. Whether displayed indoors or in a garden setting, it radiates dignity and depth.

Important Details:

  • Dimensions: 44" tall

  • Material: Solid carved wood

  • Origin: Likely Southern Africa (Batonka or Shona influence)

  • Features:

    • Intricate facial carving and textured hair

    • Diagonal garment wrap with stylized folds

    • Bowl/vessel balanced atop head

    • Cradled figure or symbolic object in arms

    • Mounted on circular base




Dimensions : 44 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Dakiam

Date Bid User
09-Dec-2025 12:17:03 AM $6.00 Dakiam
08-Dec-2025 8:34:31 AM $5.00 FaksofLife

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