A mid-century modern stylised figurine depicting an African woman with a child, dating from the circa 1950s-1970s period. The woman is portrayed with a textured hairstyle and is adorned with metallic gold-tone hoop earrings and a wide neck ring. She is shown holding a small child on her hip and a decorated vessel or pot. The clothing and vessel are embellished with hand-painted geometric patterns in white and red against the black ground. The figurine is constructed from a molded composite material, characteristic of chalkware, finished with a matte-to-semi-gloss black paint. No maker’s marks, factory stamps, or artist signatures are visible.
Height: Approximately 14 inches (35.5 cm).
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