{"product_id":"maternity-sculpture-modernist-makonde-style-art-large-hand-carved-wood-statue","title":"Maternity Sculpture | Modernist Makonde Style Art | Large Hand-Carved Wood Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonor the universal bond of nurturing with this exquisite African modernist sculpture. A definitive example of mid-to-late 20th-century \"Shadow Art,\" this piece channels the fluid, evocative traditions of modern Makonde artistry to depict a mother and child in a moment of graceful connection. Standing 29 inches tall, the sculpture masterfully merges two figures into a single, flowing entity through the use of extreme elongation, sweeping curves, and intentional negative space. The mother is shown balancing a traditional vessel on her shoulder, her arm raised in a rhythmically balanced pose, while her other hand gracefully connects with a stylized child at her waist. By utilizing an anonymous, abstract aesthetic, the artisan emphasizes the raw emotion and rhythmic harmony of the maternity theme over realistic detail. Carved from a single, dense block of dark hardwood and polished to a rich, lustrous finish, the sculpture highlights the complexity of its twists and the natural depth of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 x 6 x 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Dense Dark Hardwood (Ebony-style)\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=\"\/ki\/collections\/all\"\u003eView All Items\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/ki\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kivu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884393672923,"sku":null,"price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8175533659_4m7i_b33adcac-a428-4a88-918d-ba6f58805253.jpg?v=1781685099","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/ki\/products\/maternity-sculpture-modernist-makonde-style-art-large-hand-carved-wood-statue","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}