African Plaque Sculpture Bas-Relief Carved In Wood, With BRONZE Statue

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View African Plaque Sculpture Bas-Relief Carved In Wood, With BRONZE Statue with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. African bas-relief sculpture carved in wood, decorated with brass or bronze inlays, typical of West African craftsmanship, and more precisely from Ivory Coast or Ghana. The style of sculpture, the choice of wood (often iroko or teak) and the decorative elements point to the Baoulé (Ivory Coast) or Ashanti (Ghana) people. * Metal masks: At the bottom left and right, we see small masks reminiscent of the famous Ashanti "weights for weighing gold" or the Baoulé ceremonial masks. * The symbol on the left side: The small metal rectangle seems to represent an Adinkra symbol, very common in this region to convey philosophical or religious concepts. * The woman with the mortar: She pounds millet, cassava or yam. It is a strong symbol of food and home. * Crocodiles: Carved on the arch, they oft. 36x24cm/ 14x10 in African bas-relief sculpture carved in wood, decorated with brass or bronze inlays, typical of West African craftsmanship, and more precisely from Ivory Coast or Ghana. The style of sculpture, the choice of wood (often iroko or teak) and the decorative elements point to the Baoulé (Ivory Coast) or Ashanti (Ghana) people. * Metal masks: At the bottom left and right, we see small masks reminiscent of the famous Ashanti "weights for weighing gold" or the Baoulé ceremonial masks. * The symbol on the left side: The small metal rectangle seems to represent an Adinkra symbol, very common in this region to convey philosophical or religious concepts. The central scene represents daily African rural life: * The woman with the mortar: She pounds millet, cassava or yam. It is a strong symbol of food and home. * The child on the back: Symbol of fertility and the continuity of the lineage. * The palm tree: Tree of life, it provides everything (oil, wine, shelter, materials). * Crocodiles: Carved on the arch, they often symbolize protection, power and adaptability (living between land and water). * Cattle: At the bottom right, a goat or a sheep drinking, a sign of prosperity and peace. 3. Function wall or table decoration object for ethnic, African tribal decoration African bas-relief sculpture carved in wood, decorated with brass or bronze inlays, typical of West African craftsmanship, and more precisely from Ivory Coast or Ghana. The style of sculpture, the choice of wood (often iroko or teak) and the decorative elements point to the Baoulé (Ivory Coast) or Ashanti (Ghana) people. * Metal masks: At the bottom left and right, we see small masks reminiscent of the famous Ashanti "weights for weighing gold" or the Baoulé ceremonial masks. * The symbol on the left side: The small metal rectangle seems to represent an Adinkra symbol, very common in this region to convey philosophical or religious concepts. * The woman with the mortar: She pounds millet, cassava or yam. It is a strong symbol of food and home. * Crocodiles: Carved on the arch, they oft Condition: Used. Category: Art › Other Art. Brand: Unbranded.

Origine

Africa

Type

Figure, Statue

Country of Origin

Ivory Coast

Material

Wood

Brand

Unbranded