Vintage Hand Carved Wood Tiki Face Burl Sculpture Lot Pair Oceanic Folk Art 5.5"

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View Vintage Hand Carved Wood Tiki Face Burl Sculpture Lot Pair Oceanic Folk Art 5.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The standing sculpture showcases an elongated tiki-style face with incised eyes, exposed tooth detail, and stylized beard lines rising from a porous burl root base. Both carvings demonstrate strong structural stability and natural aged surface character. Overview This unique pair of vintage hand-carved wood sculptures highlights raw organic burl growth integrated with expressive tribal facial carvings. The set features an upright figure emerging from a natural root burl base and a compact horizontal carved face medallion framed by natural wood bark crust. These distinctive pieces bring earthy, tactile dimension to shelf styling, desk decor, coffee table displays, or organic modern interiors. Cultural & Artistic Background Executing a blend of Oceanic folk art traditions and organic woodcraft, each piece utilizes natural tree burl formations to frame hand-chiseled features. The standing sculpture showcases an elongated tiki-style face with incised eyes, exposed tooth detail, and stylized beard lines rising from a porous burl root base. The companion medallion piece presents a carved face surrounded by thick, raw burl texture, combining primitive relief carving with unrefined wood bark. Condition & Surface Character Both carvings demonstrate strong structural stability and natural aged surface character. The dense hardwood faces exhibit deep charcoal and dark espresso tones set against the fibrous, light amber hues of the surrounding natural burl wood. Natural surface variations, grain checking, and light vintage wear are present, emphasizing the authentic raw wood origin of each piece. Dimensions & Weight Height:  5.5 inches Width/Diameter:  3.5 inches Depth:  3.5 inches Weight Profile:  Moderate (Dense burl and hardwood) Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Hawaiian › Tikis.

Culture

Hawaiian