{"product_id":"mid-century-african-hardwood-bust-makonde-style-tribal-sculpture","title":"Mid Century African Hardwood Bust – Makonde Style Tribal Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eA striking mid to late 20th century African hardwood bust, hand carved in the manner of traditional East African Makonde sculpture \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eThis expressive sculpture depicts an elder male figure with elongated facial features, textured hair detailing and a wonderfully characterful presence. The carving displays clear hand-tooling throughout and has developed an attractive aged patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThe bust is carved from an extremely dense tropical hardwood — often referred to in the trade as “ironwood” — giving the piece exceptional weight and a rich natural surface. Visible grain, shrinkage lines and age-related cracking all contribute to the authentic sculptural quality of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eUnlike lighter mass-produced tourist carvings, this example has genuine presence, density and craftsmanship, making it a particularly decorative and collectable interior piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"166kis9\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eeclectic interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1meh94j\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eAfrican and tribal-inspired décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rvckkk\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003erustic and organic styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtc95j\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ecollectors of folk and ethnographic-style art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzoa13\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003einterior designers seeking sculptural decorative objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Natural shrinkage cracks, surface marks and carving irregularities consistent with age, material and hand craftsmanship. The imperfections enhance the sculpture’s decorative character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmtd81\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eHeight: approximately 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Temple-House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53942107275606,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/3566\/6006\/files\/africanbust1.jpg?v=1779302706","url":"https:\/\/temple-house.co.uk\/products\/mid-century-african-hardwood-bust-makonde-style-tribal-sculpture","provider":"Temple-House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}