Bidspirit auction | Terracotta Bust, West Africa, Mid-20th

Terracotta Bust, West Africa, Mid-20th Century - Expressive hand-molded terracotta bust depicting a stylized male head with closed eyes and pursed lips, the features modeled with raw immediacy and traces of finger tooling throughout. The porous, unglazed clay surface and earthen hue reflect traditional firing methods associated with early to mid-20th century West African ceramic portraiture. 6 ¾ in. H, 6 in. W, 6 in. D Condition: Minor surface chipping and abrasions consistent with age and firing; otherwise good overall.