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African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels
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African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels

19th century
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African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels

This is a very heavy pair of large full-length figures, wall panels, they are African, carved and polychrome painted, modelled as a male and female

Both figures have a toucan at the top above different and expressive faces

These primitive naive panels are obviously hand hewn and coloured

The figures are 91” high, 15” wide and 7” deep

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Physical Dimensions
Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these African Carved Marriage Figures to the 19th Century.

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SA1187302
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FB30
Description
African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels
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This is a very heavy pair of large full-length figures, wall panels, they are African, carved and polychrome painted, modelled as a male and female.
Elmgarden

Both figures have a toucan at the top above different and expressive faces

These primitive naive panels are obviously hand hewn and coloured

The figures are 91” high, 15” wide and 7” deep

FB30

Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these African Carved Marriage Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187302
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FB30
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A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing.
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Archive I A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing.

African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels

Archive II A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View II
Archive III A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View VI
Archive VII A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing. View VII
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A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing.
African Marriage Figures Pair of Carved Panels
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A pair of tall hand-carved wooden panels depicting male and female stylized figures with colourful painted detailing.
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African marriage figures are carved sculptural pairs created to represent union, fertility, and ancestral lineage within specific tribal traditions. They often depict male and female forms with symbolic motifs and were historically used in ceremonial contexts or kept within domestic spaces to encourage harmony and family prosperity.

These panels are typically carved by hand from a single block of dense indigenous hardwood using traditional adzes and chisels. Surface finishes often feature natural earthy pigments, kaolin clay, vegetable dyes, or soot to create distinct polychrome patterns and defined structural details.

Authentic pieces display evidence of genuine hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, and uneven wear consistent with age. Look for subtle variations in pigment application, legitimate patination from handling, and organic tool marks rather than precise machine manufacturing.

Mount the pair vertically on a plain, neutral wall to create an architectural focal point in a hallway, alcove, or living room. The rich timber tones and graphic carved forms contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist furniture and warm organic textures.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or vacuum cleaner attachment with a soft head to avoid disturbing delicate surface pigments. Keep the wood away from direct heat sources, high humidity, or intense sunlight to prevent cracking and pigment degradation.
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