{"product_id":"antique-west-african-carved-post-fragment","title":"Antique West African Carved Post Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ancenient carving is a powerful architectural relic of the Bamana people of Mali. Carved from a single block of dense indigenous hardwood, this 19-inch figure was originally an integrated element of a ceremonial post or a high-status dwelling's entryway. The figure represents a localized interpretation of an ancestral guardian, characterized by its elongated neck and the minimalist, geometric rendering of the face—hallmarks of the Sudanic style found in the Inland Niger Delta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timber displays a profound \"archaeological\" patina; decades of exposure to the elements have eroded the softer grains of the wood, leaving behind a rugged, bone-dry texture that resembles ancient stone. Now mounted on a minimalist custom iron gallery stand, the piece transitions from an architectural fragment to a refined work of vertical sculptural art. It is a premier choice for Primitive Modern, Wabi-Sabi, or Curated Global interiors, where its silent, weathered gravity can anchor a narrow plinth or an entryway console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Late 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 4\" x 4\" x 19\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Weathered Indigenous Hardwood on Custom Iron Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Feature: Schematic ancestral facial carvings; elongated columnar form; advanced natural weathering\/erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: Mali (Bamana Peoples)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Original Antique Fragment. Displays significant natural erosion, deep structural fissures, and an honest, \"found\" patina consistent with its age and outdoor exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49810981585133,"sku":"IMG_2393","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_2393_76851a31-21c7-4591-9555-aae0c2cd89a8.jpg?v=1776817430","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-west-african-carved-post-fragment","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}