MAASAI COUPLE

A striking pair of ebony sculptures capturing the dignified essence of Maasai culture. The male warrior figure commands attention with a traditional spear and draped shawl, a vessel held steadily in his right hand, each element a testament to Maasai pastoral life. His counterpart wears the iconic beaded collar and shuka wrap, her bearing equally composed.

Carved from solid ebony with remarkable precision, these pieces reveal meticulous attention to textile patterns, beadwork, and intricate hairstyling, details that emerge from the deep black grain of the wood. Created in the 1970s in East Africa, they represent traditional practices captured in enduring form. A powerful addition to any collection of African figurative sculpture.

Both figures are in great vintage condition with signs of wear in keeping with age and years of handling.