{"product_id":"african-pende-maternity-statue-wood-mother-holding-child-with-vessel-art","title":"African Pende Maternity Statue – Wood Mother holding Child with Vessel Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a profound sense of maternal devotion, lineage continuity, and sculptural brilliance to your collection with this exceptional artisan made African Pende Maternity Statue. Originating from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this hand-carved wooden mother and child figure stands as a magnificent testament to ancestral reverence and true artistic mastery. The figure is sculpted with extraordinary, classic Pende features, most notably the graceful yet intense facial expression showing traditional downcast eyes and fine scarification. The mother is beautifully depicted sitting cross-legged while cradling her infant, a sacred symbol of fertility and community protection. A stunning defining characteristic is the large, decorated ritual vessel balanced elegantly upon her head, carved with crisp black and white triangular chevron motifs that mirror the scarification patterns on her body. The entire piece is rendered from a single piece of dense hardwood, honoring generations of passed-down sustainable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted by the Pende People (Democratic Republic of the Congo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32\" Height x 11\" Width x 8\" Depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Carved Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with beautiful structural aging, light distressing, and a rich, multi-toned patinated surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking number sent to your email once dispatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustoms and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info.kivuhome@gmail.com\"\u003einfo.kivuhome@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/all\"\u003eView All Items\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kivu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839286259931,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8141214979_7vgw.jpg?v=1780559127","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/es\/products\/african-pende-maternity-statue-wood-mother-holding-child-with-vessel-art","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}