Decorative collection of hand-carved wooden artifacts, tribal-style sculptures, and artisanal (No reserve price)





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This late-20th-century licensed-replica collection comprises six hand-carved wooden items, including sculptures, a Malawi fish plaque and figural pendant beads, and is in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Curated Collector’s Ensemble:
African & World Hand-Carved Wooden Sculptures, Malawi Fish Plaque & Figural Pendant Beads (Mid/Late 20th Century)
A rich, diverse, and highly decorative curated collection of hand-carved wooden artifacts, tribal-style sculptures, and artisanal components, showcasing wonderful craftsmanship and warm natural wood patinas.
This expansive and harmonious ensemble comprises:
A detailed carved wooden fish ornament inscribed with "MALAWI", providing a unique geographical and cultural anchor for the set.
Four striking larger sculptures:
A mother-and-child figure adorned with brass-wire neck detailing, an expressive architectural head/mask with openwork features, a climbing/seated figurative sculpture, and a minimalist contemplative figure.
A substantial accompanying collection of hand-carved wooden figural beads / pendants (depicting stylized busts with detailed headwear and pre-drilled stringing eyes), offering a wonderful bonus for collectors, restorers, or jewelry designers.
An exceptional, multifaceted lot offering great visual variety and charm, perfectly suited for lovers of tribal art, worldly interiors, and mid-century artisanal woodwork.
Composition:
Comprehensive curated lot (5 major decorative items + a collection of carved wooden pendant beads)
Dimensions (approx.):
Large Architectural Head: Height 18 cm
Climbing Figure: Height 25 cm
Mother & Child: Height 18 cm
Malawi Fish Plaque: Length 15 cm
Figural Beads / Pendants: Height approx. 3 – 4 cm each
Origin: Malawi, Indonesia, and international artisanal workshops
Period: Circa 1970–1990
Material: Solid tropical hardwood, brass wire accents
Condition Report:
Very good vintage condition. The pieces display warm natural patinas with minimal, age-appropriate signs of handling that add to their authentic, rustic charm. Please carefully inspect all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.
Shipping & Handling:
Professionally packaged, shipped with track and trace, and fully insured against loss or damage.
Curated Collector’s Ensemble:
African & World Hand-Carved Wooden Sculptures, Malawi Fish Plaque & Figural Pendant Beads (Mid/Late 20th Century)
A rich, diverse, and highly decorative curated collection of hand-carved wooden artifacts, tribal-style sculptures, and artisanal components, showcasing wonderful craftsmanship and warm natural wood patinas.
This expansive and harmonious ensemble comprises:
A detailed carved wooden fish ornament inscribed with "MALAWI", providing a unique geographical and cultural anchor for the set.
Four striking larger sculptures:
A mother-and-child figure adorned with brass-wire neck detailing, an expressive architectural head/mask with openwork features, a climbing/seated figurative sculpture, and a minimalist contemplative figure.
A substantial accompanying collection of hand-carved wooden figural beads / pendants (depicting stylized busts with detailed headwear and pre-drilled stringing eyes), offering a wonderful bonus for collectors, restorers, or jewelry designers.
An exceptional, multifaceted lot offering great visual variety and charm, perfectly suited for lovers of tribal art, worldly interiors, and mid-century artisanal woodwork.
Composition:
Comprehensive curated lot (5 major decorative items + a collection of carved wooden pendant beads)
Dimensions (approx.):
Large Architectural Head: Height 18 cm
Climbing Figure: Height 25 cm
Mother & Child: Height 18 cm
Malawi Fish Plaque: Length 15 cm
Figural Beads / Pendants: Height approx. 3 – 4 cm each
Origin: Malawi, Indonesia, and international artisanal workshops
Period: Circa 1970–1990
Material: Solid tropical hardwood, brass wire accents
Condition Report:
Very good vintage condition. The pieces display warm natural patinas with minimal, age-appropriate signs of handling that add to their authentic, rustic charm. Please carefully inspect all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.
Shipping & Handling:
Professionally packaged, shipped with track and trace, and fully insured against loss or damage.

