{"product_id":"1970s-malania-wood-vintage-yoruba-oyo-08345","title":"1970s Malania Wood Vintage Yoruba Oyo  Figure – Mother \u0026 Child Sculpture – African Tribal Art – Mid-Century Wood Carving – Collector","description":"\u003cp\u003e15x4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nCarved in 1970 or Earlier\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-Carved Yoruba Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking hand-carved African wooden sculpture with an extraordinary stacked-figure composition and intricate geometric detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* African art collectors\u003cbr\u003e\n* Yoruba\/African cultural art enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003e\n* Interior designers\u003cbr\u003e\n* Art galleries and curated interiors\u003cbr\u003e\n* Collectors of tribal and ethnographic-inspired sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\n* Statement pieces for luxury homes and offices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Material: Carved wood\u003cbr\u003e\n* Style: African \/ Yoruba-inspired sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\n* Finish: Naturally aged dark wood appearance\u003cbr\u003e\n* Construction: Hand-carved\u003cbr\u003e\n* Composition: Two figures on a decorated pedestal\u003cbr\u003e\n* Condition: Vintage\/aged appearance with natural surface wear consistent with its character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive collector’s piece with strong visual presence, intricate carving, and the character of traditional African wood sculptu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isese Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68024599281813,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5326\/0437\/files\/il_fullxfull.8680089542_hsd1.jpg?v=1792547731","url":"https:\/\/iseseyoruba.com\/products\/1970s-malania-wood-vintage-yoruba-oyo-08345","provider":"Isese Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}