Tembé Wood Face Statue, Guyana, 1950s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Tembé Art Noir Statue - Brown from Guyana in wood face sculpture Guyana 1950s

Superb sculpture representing a face. Carved from the mass.

Tembé is a black-brown art originating from Guyana and Suriname, particularly present on the Maroni, Tapanahoni and Suriname1 rivers.

Tembe wood sculpture koti tembe-painting on wood or canvas ferfi tembe is a practice registered in the Inventory of French Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2020.

This art is expressed through painting, sculpture and sewing. It also finds extensions in hairstyles, particularly in braiding.

Height: 23cm - 9.05"
Width: 14cm - 5.51"
Depth: 16cm - 6.29"
Weight: 3.9 kg

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Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	French Guiana
Style	African
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	MZP-2121297
Materials	Wood
Color	Brown
Width	14 cm 14 cm
Depth	16 cm 16 cm
Height	23 cm 23 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

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