Beautiful and large carved wooden sculpture representing an African woman carrying a jar on her head and holding a child on her back. Carved from a single block with a chisel and gouge, featuring very fine detailing on the hairstyle, shawl, skirt, and base. Purchased in Madagascar in the 1960s during a several-year stay. Height 110 cm, Diameter of the base approximately 20 cm. Made of dense wood, visible sculpture work (hair, face, clothing). Some natural wood cracks. Stable and solid statue. Beautiful decorative piece for interior use.

To be picked up in Versailles or Saint Nom La Bretèche. I can deliver it to your home or building for 20 euros if you live in the southern and western parts of department 75, near Paris 78, or 92. I also have other sculptures and pieces of African/tribal and Malagasy art, contact me for the list. Brown patina, some natural drying cracks (leg, back, base, jar), small chip at the neck of the jar, scratches.