Vintage 19/20th Century Bronze Statue African Ref Jac

Vintage Bronze Statue African Ref Jac
estimated era 19th/20th century
H 12in x W 4 1/2in
Eastern Africans are not known for their sculpture, but one style from the region is pole sculptures, carved in human shapes and decorated with geometric forms, while the tops are carved with figures of animals, people, and various objects. These poles are then placed next to graves and are associated with death and the ancestral world. The culture known from Great Zimbabwe left more impressive buildings than sculpture but the eight soapstone Zimbabwe Birds appear to have had a special significance and were mounted on monoliths. Modern Zimbabwean sculptors in soapstone have achieved considerable international success. Southern Africa's oldest known clay figures date from 400 to 600 AD and have cylindrical heads with a mixture of human and animal features
African sculpture is often imbued with deep cultural and spiritual significance and can be used to convey a wide range of meanings and messages. Many African sculptures are symbols of power, fertility, or protection, while others are used to represent important figures or events.

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