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A single carved wood bust depicting a woman wearing a heavy shawl or kerchief, executed in a deeply textured, folk art or rustic style using dark hardwood. The sculpture features expressive carving marks detailing the folds of the clothing and the contours of the face, suggesting a vigorous carving technique. The bust rests on a rectangular integral base. The top edge of the base features a repetitive scalloped design carved along the perimeter. The front face of the base bears an incised signature reading “I. Sallai.”
Height: 9 3/4 inches
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