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Hand Carved Angola Wood Sculpture Woman Carrying Water Jar African Folk Art 10”
A beautifully hand-carved hardwood sculpture depicting a …
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Hand Carved Angola Wood Sculpture Woman Carrying Water Jar African Folk Art 10”
A beautifully hand-carved hardwood sculpture depicting a woman balancing a water vessel atop her head — a powerful representation of daily life across many African communities.
This piece retains its original paper export label from:
Republica de Angola
Ministerio da Educacao e Cultura
Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural
Solid carved hardwood
• Deep ebony-toned finish
• Expressive facial carving
• Textured hair detail
• Carved patterned base
• Traditional wrapped skirt detail
Height: Approximately 10 inches
Condition
Vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age. Label remains attached to underside (see photos). No structural cracks or repairs observed. As found, including dust.
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Angola
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ebony
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition including the dust Good vintage condition including the dust less
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