African Wooden Sculpture – Female Figure with Goblet

ID: s43405
Kategorie: Sculptures
Unterkategorie: Wood
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Beschreibung: This wooden African sculpture depicts a female figure carrying a goblet on her head. This form resembles traditional Ifá divination vessels, known as àgéré Ifá, originating from the Yoruba culture. Alternatively, it might evoke caryatid ceremonial objects typical of Central Africa. The sculpture is carved from wood and shows a detailed female figure with prominent facial features and a hairstyle, stylized as a bearer. The upper part consists of a voluminous goblet, firmly connected to the figure, suggesting its functional or ritual purpose. Cracks in the material are visible on the lower part of the sculpture. The item represents a cultural artifact with potential ceremonial or symbolic significance.

5 500 Kč / €229