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Magnificent hand-carved African hardwood sculpture depicting an elderly man carrying a stick over his shoulder a traditional symbol of wisdom, endurance, and the journey through life. This striking figure has been carved from a single solid block of dense hardwood, most likely mahogany or kiaat (Pterocarpus angolensis), giving it substantial weight (±20 kg) and presence.
Standing approximately 1.2 metres tall, the sculpture showcases remarkable craftsmanship with expressive detailing in the face, posture, hands, and feet characteristic of mid-20th-century Southern African tribal art. The warm natural patina developed over decades enhances its authenticity and visual depth.
Features:
Authentic hand-carved African sculpture, c. 19501970
Carved from solid hardwood (mahogany/kiaat type)
Height: ±120 cm | Weight: ±20 kg
Rich deep brown patina with visible chisel marks
Depicts elder figure with walking stick and cloak
Stands firmly on integral round base
Origin: likely Zimbabwe / Malawi / Northern South Africa region
Excellent display statement for interior décor, lodges, collectors, or galleries
Condition:
Very good vintage condition overall. Natural age-related wear and surface variation, consistent with a hand-carved piece of this age. Solid and stable no major cracks or damage.
Large African hardwood carvings of this scale were traditionally produced by master carvers for export galleries and government exhibitions during the mid-1900s. Few survive in such condition today. Each is unique carved entirely by hand without templates making this a one-of-a-kind African art piece.
Collection can be arranged in Gauteng
