african marriage figures – pair of carved panels

AFRICAN MARRIAGE FIGURES – PAIR OF CARVED PANELS

$5,800.00

Pair of Carved and Polychrome Panels | 19th Century

This impressive pair of large, full-length African carved panels represents a male and female figure, symbolizing union and partnership. Heavily carved and hand-painted in polychrome, the figures reflect traditional craftsmanship and expressive artistry.

Each panel is crowned with a carved toucan positioned above the figures’ faces, adding symbolic and visual significance. The faces are highly expressive, with a naïve and primitive style that highlights their hand-hewn origins.

The panels date to the 19th century and demonstrate the cultural importance of marriage, balance, and shared identity within African tradition. Their scale and weight make them commanding wall-mounted statement pieces.

Dimensions:
Height: 232 cm (91.3 inches)
Width: 38 cm (15 inches)
Depth: 18 cm (7.1 inches)

Period:
19th Century

Medium:
Carved wood with polychrome paint

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This impressive pair of African marriage figures consists of two large hand-carved wall panels representing a male and female form. Crafted with expressive detail and painted surfaces, the figures embody unity, balance, and shared identity.

Each panel features a stylised bird motif positioned above expressive facial carvings, adding symbolic depth and visual presence. The figures retain a deliberately naïve and primitive aesthetic, reflecting traditional hand-hewn craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.

Dating to the 19th century, these panels are significant examples of African ceremonial and domestic art, designed to be both decorative and symbolic. Their scale and weight make them commanding statement pieces suitable for display in large interior spaces.

Period: 19th Century
Height: 232cm
Width: 38cm
Depth: 18cm

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