This mid-20th-century modernist abstract sculpture is carved from a single piece of dark, polished hardwood. The composition depicts three stylized figures, their forms reduced to smooth, organic lines with spherical heads. These figures are entwined in a continuous, interlocking loop, a design often representative of family unity or interconnectedness. The work is characteristic of decorative wood carvings produced for the export market during the mid-to-late 20th century, sharing stylistic similarities with Shona carvings from Zimbabwe or Balinese artisan works. The sculpture stands on an integral circular base featuring a decorative scalloped or fluted rim. No signatures, maker’s marks, or inscriptions are visible on the base or the body of the work.
Height: 48 cm (19 inches).
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