Two Hard-Carved African Wooden Sculptures

Two Hard-Carved African Wooden Sculptures

Beautiful vintage mid-century hand-carved elephant sculpture. This is a lovely, substantial decorative piece carved from a single dense block of high-quality tropical hardwood (displays a rich natural grain pattern and a nice, heavy weight).
Features great stylized hand-carved textures along the hide, ears, and trunk, resting on an integrated decorative scalloped base plate.
(Dimensions: 25x 23 x 10cm)

Vintage Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Wall Plaque - Benin / Yoruba Style (45cm)
Stunning vintage mid-20th-century hand-carved West African wooden relief wall plaque. Carved from a single, heavy, substantial piece of tropical hardwood with an intricate geometric border framing the entire scene.
The deep relief panel beautifully depicts three traditional figures: a central tribal chief or warrior chief holding a ceremonial sword/paddle and staff, flanked by detailed attendants or court musicians.
(Dimensions: 46 x 30 x 3cm)