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Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century
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De Kwakel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2021 • 150 sales
Product description
A tall, hand-carved wooden totem rich in symbolic meaning and craftsmanship. This unique sculpture depicts a vertical procession of human figures, each intricately carved with expressive gestures and spiritual presence. Totems like this often served as guardians of community, heritage, and ancestral memory embodying the rhythm of life, continuity, and protection.
The contrast between the darkly stained carved front and the natural wood on the back accentuates the sculptural depth and organic texture of the piece. A work that carries both artistic and cultural resonance, ideal for collectors of ethnographic or spiritual art.
Artist: Unknown, African tribal school
Material: Hand-carved wood
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Very good, consistent with age
Dimensions H 164 × W 20 × D 20 cm
Stock nr 03061125OT
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBeige, BrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight164 cmWidth20 cmSigns of usageScratches
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De Kwakel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2021 • 150 sales