African Art Modernist Sculptural Relief
Circa 20th Century, probably French

Large highly decorative panel depicting the African God Kalumba,
who was known as the god who built the road from heaven to earth.
Figural dancing women and children playing musical instuments in a very stylized Modernistic style,
reminiscent of the artwork inspired by Josephine Baker during the 1920’s.
Baker’s famous performances at Revue Negre on the stage of the
Theatre des Champs-Elysees and at the Follies Bergere where she was known for her
famous ‘banana dance’  were captured in various art mediums over the years.

Made of a copper type of metal that has a rich patina finish with shades of copper and bronze.
Wonderful in a Contemporary or Art Deco décor.

Dimensions: 75 ½” tall, 34” wide, 4” projection at most dimensional areas.

Condition: In very good as found condition, with minor dents here and there,
which may actually be a part of the design.

Item # DAS37: Price: $ 4,500.

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