"Mazzoni - Art Deco Africanist Sculpture Bust"
Africanist monoxyl wooden bust of a woman, Art Deco period. Signed "Mazzoni" on the terrace.This naked African bust reflects the stereotypical proportions of the African woman in the popular imagination: spherical breasts, wide hips but thin waist, rounded buttocks. The arch of it is accentuated by these elements. Straight shoulders support a slender neck carriage. The chin is raised, showing a certain pride. The “Afro” cut and facial features finalize this stereotypical representation.
The voluptuous forms of this woman, the quality of workmanship, and her size make this bust a piece of choice.
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