{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-ironwood-maasai-woman-bust-sculpture-with-beaded-necklace-and-teardrop-earrings","title":"Vintage Hand-Carved Ironwood Maasai Woman Bust Sculpture with Beaded Necklace and Teardrop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commanding presence in any room, this \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved ironwood (ebony) Maasai woman bust\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking example of East African tribal sculpture. Carved from a single dense piece of ironwood and polished to a deep, lustrous black, she commands attention with her serene downcast gaze, elongated teardrop earrings, and finely carved crosshatch collar — a hallmark of Maasai adornment traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece especially beautiful are the \u003cstrong\u003ereal beaded necklaces\u003c\/strong\u003e in vivid orange and cobalt blue, layered at her throat above the carved collar — a tactile, colorful contrast against the dark wood that brings the sculpture to life. The base is solid and unfinished, consistent with traditional hand-carving methods, and the piece is exceptionally heavy for its size, a testament to the density of the wood used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of piece that anchors a shelf, a mantle, or a curated vignette — bold, sculptural, and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-carved ironwood (ebony), single piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Maasai woman bust with elongated teardrop earrings and crosshatch collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal beaded necklaces in orange and cobalt blue included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep polished black finish with rich wood grain visible on base\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally heavy for size — dense ironwood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: East Africa (Kenya \/ Tanzania region), vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 9.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 4.75 in. at base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible small chip or mark on one eyelid — may be from the original carving process rather than damage; please see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural age cracks in the wood consistent with ironwood\/ebony drying over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat vintage condition overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll vintage items are final sale and non-refundable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see full shop disclaimer for additional notes on vintage and antique items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crows Nest Vintage Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44154338836545,"sku":null,"price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5375\/5201\/files\/7-6-26-70.jpg?v=1783534346","url":"https:\/\/www.crowsnestdecor.com\/products\/vintage-hand-carved-ironwood-maasai-woman-bust-sculpture-with-beaded-necklace-and-teardrop-earrings","provider":"Crows Nest Vintage Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}