Lot 84: Hand Carved African Wooden Woman Bust with Braided Hair

A hand-carved African wooden bust depicting a woman with braided hair. The dark-toned wood carving features an elongated head with incised lines suggesting braided hair or a headdress. The figure has closed eyes and prominent lips. The body is partially rendered with visible carved texture on the chest, resembling clothing or scarification patterns. The wood exhibits a natural finish with visible grain and tool marks. No specific text or markings are visible directly on the carving itself.
Height: 7.5 inches (19.05 cm)