Bidspirit auction | A Collection of 7 Besmo

A Collection of 7 Besmo African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Tribal Art Figures - A collection of seven hand-carved African tribal art sculptures attributed to the Besmo style, typically associated with Kenyan or East African tourist market production. The figures are carved primarily from dark hardwood, identified in market context as ebony or ebonized wood. The lot includes a pair of tall, stylized human figures: one female figure depicted carrying a load on her head, featuring detailed textured carving suggesting a garment; and one bearded male figure, possibly an elder or hunter, holding a staff. The collection also features five animal carvings: four elephants of varying sizes, some exhibiting small applied light-colored material intended for eyes or tusks; and one figure of a roaring lion carved from contrasting light and dark hardwoods. The style is characterized by deep brown finishes and visible wood grain.