African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat

African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat

€17,99
€17,99
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African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
  • African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat
African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat

African musician bronze statuette 20th century, artisan sculpture, conical hat

€17,99
€17,99

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Description

Statuette depicting an African musician, crafted in a dark bronze hue with an irregular patina. The object features a seated figure, dressed in loose clothing and wearing a wide conical hat with a rounded tip. The figure holds a stylized musical instrument, whose long neck with successive bulges evokes a lute or a traditional harp.

The style of the statuette is marked by an artisanal aesthetic, with solid volumes and a deliberately schematic modeling of the face and limbs. Details are treated in a refined manner, emphasizing the sculptural aspect of the whole. The surface presents a matte patina with traces of oxidation, testifying to handiwork and a certain age.

The dominant hue is dark bronze nuanced with verdigris reflections and lighter areas, particularly on the prominent parts of the hat, arms, and instrument. The statuette rests on a flat base integrated into the character's form, ensuring its stability on a shelf or console.

The instrument held by the musician, with its elongated and segmented shape, recalls traditional African instruments such as the kora or the ngoni, without being precisely identifiable. The stylized face, refined features, and seated posture are typical of 20th-century African craftsmanship.

No inscription, signature, or mark is visible on the presented side. The slightly irregular finish and wear marks give the piece an artisanal authenticity, characteristic of handmade productions from African workshops.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of wear marks, irregular patina, small traces of oxidation, and visible color variations on the surface. No apparent breaks or missing parts on the visible side.

Did you know? Bronze African musician statuettes are often made using the lost-wax technique, widely used in West Africa for several centuries, particularly in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. This method allows for unique pieces, with every detail hand-modeled before the metal is cast.

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