• 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
  • 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
  • 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
  • 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
  • 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
  • 1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector
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1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector

1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo Figure – Mother & Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector

$550.00 USD
$550.00 USD
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15x4 inches
Carved in 1970 or Earlier
Hand-Carved Yoruba Sculpture

A striking hand-carved African wooden sculpture with an extraordinary stacked-figure composition and intricate geometric detailing.

The sculpture features a tall, elaborately carved upper figure with a distinctive elongated headdress, patterned ceremonial clothing, crossed arms, and a circular carved ornament. Beneath it is a smaller seated/crouching figure, creating a powerful and unusual two-figure composition. The carved base is decorated with bold geometric patterns.

The deep, dark wood, natural surface wear, visible tool marks, carved textures, and variations in the patina give this piece a strong aged and authentic character. Every section displays the marks of hand craftsmanship rather than uniform machine production.

Perfect for:

* African art collectors
* Yoruba/African cultural art enthusiasts
* Interior designers
* Art galleries and curated interiors
* Collectors of tribal and ethnographic-inspired sculpture
* Statement pieces for luxury homes and offices

Details

* Material: Carved wood
* Style: African / Yoruba-inspired sculpture
* Finish: Naturally aged dark wood appearance
* Construction: Hand-carved
* Composition: Two figures on a decorated pedestal
* Condition: Vintage/aged appearance with natural surface wear consistent with its character

Please note: The sculpture is being offered based on its physical characteristics and provenance available to the seller. Unless independently documented, I would avoid describing it as definitively antique or attributing it to a specific historical period.

A distinctive collector’s piece with strong visual presence, intricate carving, and the character of traditional African wood sculptu

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