Antique ethnographic wooden figure, 30 cm, kneeling with staff and knife, African tribal art, carved ancestral figure, sculpture, vintage ethnographica

Expressive ethnographic wooden figure in a kneeling position.

This hand-carved figure, crafted from heavy hardwood, depicts a stylized human form with crossed arms. The figure holds a rod-shaped and a curved object. The distinctive head with its disc-shaped ears and the simplified design lend the piece a strong sculptural presence.

The dark surface, marked by age and use, displays a beautiful natural patina with wear on the raised areas. An old wax seal or inventory seal with a number is affixed to the belly, which could indicate a previous collection or dealer provenance.

The exact ethnic origin could not be verified. The work is therefore offered as an ethnographic or tribal-inspired wooden sculpture from the 20th century.

Details

Material: Wood / Hardwood
Height: approx. 30 cm
Weight: approx. 1 kg
Hand-carved
Dark, aged patina
With old inventory or collector's seal
Probably 20th century

Condition: Good vintage condition commensurate with age, showing typical signs of use, storage, and age. Abrasion, minor nicks, scratches, and surface irregularities are present and part of the authentic appearance. Please see all photos as part of the description.

This unusual figure is ideally suited as a collector's item, for tribal art collections, ethnographic interiors, wabi-sabi decor, or as a decorative individual sculpture.