Wood lion hand carved ebony African art figurine with bone teeth c1950s {Figurine d'art africain en bois de lion ébène sculpté à la main avec dents en os c1950s}
Description: Hand carved folk art lion sculpture / figurine from very heavy hard and dense wood. Probably ebony. Primitive folk art ornament or decoration. Five white teeth and two white eyes, probably from bone. Flat snout and flat tail end. Wood is dark brown with red, brown and gold streaks. Probably African c1950s.
This appears to be an authentic, hand carved item. Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Skillfully crafted in the makonde tradition of East Africa (e.g. Tanzania, Tanganyika).
Condition: Overall very good vintage condition (9.5 / 10). Tongue missing. Minor surface scratches.
Dimensions: 19 inches Long X 3.5 inches Wide X 5 inches High
Asking price: $145 Price reduced from $195
Can be delivered for a reasonable fee, within the Ottawa / Gatineau / Montreal areas.
Item is located at the Nostalgia Warehouse (Antiques, Vintage and Collectables) shop, at 233C Armstrong Street, Ottawa, ON, just west of Parkdale Avenue and the Carleton Tavern, and north of the Parkdale Market.
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