Vintage Signed Antiguan Carved Wooden Head Sculpture Folk Art Bust 6.25"

Description

View Vintage Signed Antiguan Carved Wooden Head Sculpture Folk Art Bust 6.25" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Provenance & Culture: Acquired firsthand from a local artisan on an Antiguan beach in 2002. A genuine piece of Caribbean folk art. The chin flows smoothly down into an angled-out base representing the shoulders with no distinct neck. Up for sale is a wonderful piece of Caribbean folk art: a hand-carved, polished dark wood head sculpture purchased directly from a local artist on the beach in Antigua in 2002! This striking stylized bust stands 6.25 inches tall, 3.75 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep, weighing 9.6 oz. It features a simple helmet design, long pointed ears with no lobes, clean carved-out eye shapes, and a wide mouth emphasizing a prominent lower lip. The chin flows smoothly down into an angled-out base representing the shoulders with no distinct neck. The back showcases the edge of the helmet alongside a carved linear design pattern representing a patch of hair or section of the headgear. Most importantly, it is signed by the artist on the piece (featuring a distinct "S" or "5"-style monogram with a line jutting off the bottom angle). Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous polished dark wood grain and smooth patina. Direct from a 2002 trip to Antigua. Please review all close-up photos for exact details, including the artist's signature. Provenance & Culture: Acquired firsthand from a local artisan on an Antiguan beach in 2002. A genuine piece of Caribbean folk art. A unique, authentic, and soulful conversation piece for collectors of Caribbean art or unique global wood carvings. From a smoke-free home. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Condition: Used. Category: Art › Art Sculptures.

Subject

Busts

Format

Bust

Style

Folk Art

Production Technique

Carving

Type

Sculpture

Artist

Unidentified Artist Signed as “5”

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Signed By

5

Size

Small

Item Length

2.5 In

Region of Origin

West Indies

Year of Production

2002

Unit Type

Unit

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

6.25 In

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Unit Quantity

1

Culture

Antiguan

Item Width

3.75 In

Handmade

Yes

Time Period Produced

2000-2009

Signed

Yes

Period

Contemporary (1970 - 2020)

Material

Wood

Country of Origin

Antigua