Large Primitivist Sandstone Muette Sculpture

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The Muette model is a monumental stele carved from natural sandstone, part of a collection inspired by ancient funerary monuments … Read more The Muette model is a monumental stele carved from natural sandstone, part of a collection inspired by ancient funerary monuments of the Kingdom of Sheba (modern Yemen). This vertical sculptural piece conveys human form in its most distilled, symbolic expression. The Muette features a frontal visage with a straight, prominent nose, almond‑shaped eyes, and a deliberately absent or suggestive mouth — a sculptural silence that lends the piece its name and evokes contemplative mystery. Hand‑worked by skilled artisans, the stone bears a raw, mineral texture and is finished with a carefully applied patina. Subtle traces of wear and erosion are intentionally reproduced to evoke archaeological authenticity. Mounted on a matte black base of museum style, the sculpture is ready for display in either residential or gallery settings. Created anonymously in line with ancient tradition, the Muette embodies the austere geometry and expressive restraint of this stela series, making it ideal as a focal artwork or part of a themed installation collection. See less