{"product_id":"small-vintage-kenyan-stone-busts-african-man-woman-kisii-carving","title":"Small Vintage Kenyan Stone Busts – African Man \u0026 Woman Kisii Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tender pair of vintage East African busts, most likely carved in Kenya, capturing the quiet strength and poise of an African couple. Their softly modelled faces, elongated necks and serene upward gaze give them a sense of stillness, as though looking out across an endless horizon, or simply toward one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from mottled brown Kisii stone in the late 1970s or early 1980s, these small sculptures belong to the tradition of Kenyan workshop carving made for travellers passing through Nairobi and the safari routes. At just 9 cm high, they rest beautifully in the hand, their smooth, rounded forms inviting touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of the woman’s bust carries the inscription \u003cem\u003eTavenswa Makopa, \u003c\/em\u003elikely a personal name, perhaps the signature of the carver, we cannot be sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition; some small marks consistent with age, but the carved facial features are intact and expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely pair is ready to ship, anywhere in the world.  We will pack them carefully, to ensure they arrive at their new home in perfect condition.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet us know if you intend to gift the item, we will wrap it beautifully for you.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodwood Originals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56952465293690,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/2221\/files\/IMG_4828.jpg?v=1780698717","url":"https:\/\/goodwoodoriginals.co.uk\/products\/small-vintage-kenyan-stone-busts-african-man-woman-kisii-carving","provider":"Goodwood Originals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}