Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Tribal Rider Statue | African Style Folk Art Figure

Add a bold, sculptural element to your decor with this striking hand-carved wooden figure. Carved from a solid piece of wood and finished with a dark, ebony-toned stain, this intriguing folk art piece depicts a stylized man riding atop a horned animal or beast.

The figure features prominent, exaggerated facial features with heavy-lidded eyes and a carved beard, characteristic of traditional West African or global ethnographic art. Whether you are staging a bohemian living space, adding to a global art collection, or looking for a conversation piece for a bookshelf, this heavy, rustic carving delivers incredible visual texture and presence.

Condition

Grade: Rustic / As-Is Vintage Condition

Details: Please note: Because it was carved from a single solid block of wood, this piece exhibits severe natural wood "checking" (drying splits) running vertically down the head, torso, and the front of the base. There is also rubbing and wear on the high points (such as the animal's ears/horns and the figure's elbows), exposing the lighter natural wood beneath the dark stain. These flaws are common in rustic wood carvings and add to its primitive, weathered aesthetic, but it is priced accordingly.

Measurements (Please verify)

Height: Approx. 10 to 12 inches

Width: Approx. 4 to 5 inches