Mid 20th Century African Tribal Sculpture Dan Mother and Child Figure Carved Wood

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A striking carved wooden sculpture depicting a seated mother holding her child, attributed to the Dan people of the Ivory … Read more A striking carved wooden sculpture depicting a seated mother holding her child, attributed to the Dan people of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The composition emphasizes the protective maternal embrace, with the child held securely against the mother's torso.

The sculpture features an expressive, elongated face with carefully delineated eyes and lips, an elaborate coiffure, and a distinctive seated posture with bent knees and feet resting on the ground. The child is rendered with its own individualized facial features and articulated limbs. Rich amber-brown tones, contrasting darkened areas, and a varied surface patina lend depth and visual character to the piece. See less