South Africa, late 20th-early 21st century
Carved wood with white pigment, 124 × 29 × 6 cm
Excellent condition.
A striking African wall sculpture, drawing on the elongated form of the traditional shield and distinguished by its strongly graphic carved surface.
Parallel ribs reach across the gently curved wooden form in alternating vertical and diagonal fields, creating a rhythmic composition. Viewed from a distance, the black and white pattern has an almost architectural clarity; closer inspection reveals the subtle irregularities of hand carving and pigment that give the surface character and depth.
At 124 cm high, the piece has considerable presence despite its slender proportions. Both sculptural and decorative, it combines the immediacy of a bold geometric composition with the material warmth and individuality of something made by hand.
A compelling wall-mounted object whose traditional reference also expresses a distinctly contemporary graphic language.
South Africa, late 20th-early 21st century
Carved wood with white pigment, 124 × 29 × 6 cm
Excellent condition.
A striking African wall sculpture, drawing on the elongated form of the traditional shield and distinguished by its strongly graphic carved surface.
Parallel ribs reach across the gently curved wooden form in alternating vertical and diagonal fields, creating a rhythmic composition. Viewed from a distance, the black and white pattern has an almost architectural clarity; closer inspection reveals the subtle irregularities of hand carving and pigment that give the surface character and depth.
At 124 cm high, the piece has considerable presence despite its slender proportions. Both sculptural and decorative, it combines the immediacy of a bold geometric composition with the material warmth and individuality of something made by hand.
A compelling wall-mounted object whose traditional reference also expresses a distinctly contemporary graphic language.
