BIG FIVE - African Padauk Wood Panel - Botswana (No reserve price)

Splendid vintage decorative panel from the late 1990s, entirely hand-carved. The bas-relief depicts the famous “Big Five” (rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo) in a savanna setting.
This is a carved work made from a single piece of solid wood that follows the natural curve of the original trunk or branch. The reddish wood with dark brown grain is believed to be African Padauk: a stable, hard wood that is resistant to pests.
The style is that of modern ethnic and tribal craftsmanship, widely found in African art markets, designed to serve either as a freestanding ornament or as a wall panel. The details of the animals and the texture of the foliage in the background are carved directly into the wood to give depth and dimension to the composition. The carving forms a continuous bas-relief from left to right. Boho Chic decor.
Purchased from a private collector about 30 years ago, it fully belongs to the “vintage” category: pieces from that period have deeper, more carefully executed and less standardized carving than the ultra-cheap mass-produced tourist souvenirs of the last 10 years.
Excellent condition, like new. No cracks, flaws, or splits in the wood.
Dimensions: length 65 cm, height 14 cm, and thickness 2 cm (5 cm at the center of the base).
Weight: 1,158 grams.
It will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.