An African-style bust sculpture of a female figure, likely carved from soapstone? or a similar soft mineral with a black waxy finish. The figure is depicted with a highly textured coiffure composed of embedded silver-coloured metallic granules. The facial features are rendered with heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and parted lips showing teeth. She wears an integral carved necklace and is represented with firm, conical breasts. The torso transitions into a rounded base showing some natural grey marbling to the material. No maker’s marks or signatures are present on the exterior surfaces.
Height: 25.4 cm.
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