A carved wooden bust depicting an African female figure, crafted from a single block of dense, dark-toned hardwood, characteristic of ebony. The sculpture features a serene facial expression with downcast eyes and full, closed lips. The hair is rendered with fine, symmetrical incised lines radiating from a central part. The face is framed by two thick, curved elements extending from the crown to the chin, which are finished with a cross-hatched, scale-like texture resembling elaborate braids or stylised serpents. The surface of the wood has a polished dark finish that accentuates the carving details. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are discernible on the visible surfaces of the object.
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