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This vintage African wall carving features a bold hand-carved elephant head form in the tradition of Babanki wood sculpture from …
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This vintage African wall carving features a bold hand-carved elephant head form in the tradition of Babanki wood sculpture from the Cameroon Grassfields. With exaggerated ears, elongated trunk, and graphic tusk motif, the piece embodies the sculptural aesthetic seen in traditional Babanki carvings. The solid wood body shows expressive tool marks and surface wear that reflect age and handling, and a dark stain with warm undertones highlights the carving’s dimensionality. Traces of pigment remain at the base, adding to the handcrafted character.
Designed to be displayed vertically, the piece makes a striking wall accent at 6.25ʺW × 3ʺD × 18ʺH and complements eclectic, global, or tribal-inspired interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 3ʺD × 18ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with visible surface wear and natural age cracking. Structurally solid. Surface coloration and patina consistent with age … moreGood vintage condition with visible surface wear and natural age cracking. Structurally solid. Surface coloration and patina consistent with age and handcrafted wood carving. less
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