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Carved Wooden Door Panel / Architectural Fragment from West Africa, dating to the mid-20th century, hand-carved hardwood featuring stylised human figures arranged in horizontal rows with geometric motifs.
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Carved wooden door panel / architectural fragment – West Africa, mid-20th century
Hand-carved wooden architectural panel from West Africa, dating to the mid-20th century. The panel features a rhythmic relief composition of stylized human figures arranged in horizontal rows, combined with geometric motifs carved directly into the surface.
The figures are rendered in a highly abstracted manner with elongated bodies and simplified facial features, characteristic of traditional West African architectural carving. The relief likely served both a decorative and protective function, commonly associated with doors or wall elements of houses or granaries.
The reverse side is plain and heavily worn, showing clear traces of long-term use.
The panel was originally part of a larger architectural structure and is now preserved as an independent fragment.
Details
West Africa
Mid-20th century
Carved hardwood
Hand-carved relief
Function: Architectural element (door or wall panel)
Dimensions
Height: 68 cm
Width: 44 cm
Thickness: 4 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Condition
Authentic condition with pronounced age-related wear, surface erosion, small losses, and cracks consistent with prolonged use.
No modern restorations observed. The strong patina enhances the sculptural presence and authenticity of the piece.
Remarks
A powerful example of traditional West African architectural wood carving.
Suitable for collectors of African tribal art, ethnographic collections, or as an expressive wall-mounted sculptural object.
Carved wooden door panel / architectural fragment – West Africa, mid-20th century
Hand-carved wooden architectural panel from West Africa, dating to the mid-20th century. The panel features a rhythmic relief composition of stylized human figures arranged in horizontal rows, combined with geometric motifs carved directly into the surface.
The figures are rendered in a highly abstracted manner with elongated bodies and simplified facial features, characteristic of traditional West African architectural carving. The relief likely served both a decorative and protective function, commonly associated with doors or wall elements of houses or granaries.
The reverse side is plain and heavily worn, showing clear traces of long-term use.
The panel was originally part of a larger architectural structure and is now preserved as an independent fragment.
Details
West Africa
Mid-20th century
Carved hardwood
Hand-carved relief
Function: Architectural element (door or wall panel)
Dimensions
Height: 68 cm
Width: 44 cm
Thickness: 4 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Condition
Authentic condition with pronounced age-related wear, surface erosion, small losses, and cracks consistent with prolonged use.
No modern restorations observed. The strong patina enhances the sculptural presence and authenticity of the piece.
Remarks
A powerful example of traditional West African architectural wood carving.
Suitable for collectors of African tribal art, ethnographic collections, or as an expressive wall-mounted sculptural object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.7 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Africa
Material
wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
68 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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