SMALL CARVED WOODEN PLAQUES

Pair of Hand-Carved African Wooden Bas-Relief Plaques

A complementary pair of vintage hand-carved bas-relief wall plaques from the 1970s depicting figures in traditional rural attire, set against heavily textured backgrounds. Carved from dense, dark hardwood with a deep patina, each panel features a central profile figure rendered in high relief.  

Female Figure (Left Panel): Depicts a female figure in profile carrying a traditional vessel on her head and resting a hand on a walking staff. The lower portion features detailed textured patterning representing a woven or patterned skirt. Top and bottom borders are finished with a carved twist motif.  

Male Figure (Right Panel): Depicts an elder male figure with a textured beard and tight coiffure, leaning forward on a walking stick with a load on his back. The lower border features a chiseled ground texture.   Both panels incorporate a hanging point at the upper center for wall mounting.  

Medium: Solid hardwood  

Technique: High-relief wood carving / bas-relief  

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; rich patina with visible hand-carved texture across the background 

 Display: Wall-mounting ready