Wooden Bust of an Voluptuous African Woman from Kenya

Description

Ornate and Heavily Carved Female African Bust. The bust is made of solid wood with carvings throughout. There is a pronounced face and jawline with heavily detailed eyes, eyebrows, ears, nose and nostrils, and lips. She has beautifully carved hair which begins on her forehead and cascades down her back. Her earrings a continuation of the carved hair piece. She has a chunky necklace that encircles her neck, and she is depicted in the nude. This is a wonderfully carved piece, great wood grain, and excellent artistic detailing. A great piece to showcase on a pedestal, china cabinet, or book shelf. Great accent piece for a coffee or side table. A real one of a kind sculpure!

Masks are a window into the soul of a culture, and provide us with great conversation pieces for the home. African masks are possibly the most admired and well known art form of Africa. They are both idea and form. The artistry of African masks is self evident but, for the people who create them, they have a much deeper meaning than surface beauty. African Masks are believed to embody the spirit and symbolize a message of wisdom, prosperity, security, and power. Stylish elements in a mask’s looks are codified by the tradition and may either identify a specific community or convey specific meanings. Putting on a mask is a transformative experience. It allows us to be someone we’re not for a moment, changing both how we see ourselves and how we behave outwardly. Many of us know this feeling from Halloween in America, but it’s a universal feeling shared across cultures throughout human history.