Ebony Wood Hand Carved Girl Head Sculpture from Nigeria by sculptor Amos Odion

1969 Untitled sculpture representing a young girl by Nigerian sculptor Amos Odion.
Carved Ebony
30 cm high (12 inches)
Signed underneath
The sculpture is in great condition. The base is partial broken but still supports the sculpture.

Amos Okosun Odion is a Nigerian Postwar & Contemporary sculptor who was born in 1943. Amos Okosun Odion's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 2,715 USD to 8,641 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. His sculptures are carved from a single wood block using a chisel.

His wood sculptures today adorn many notable public buildings such as Economic Commission for Africa Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Unilever Headquarters, London, etc. He had a solo show to his credit, which held at Goethe Institute in 1981.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a collector, or someone who appreciates the profound beauty of human expression, this sculpture is a treasure that deserves a place in your home, your office, or your private gallery.