Hand-Carved Folk Art Stone Face Effigy Sculpture Early 20th Century

  
Historical Context & Origin Region: Likely North American or European Folk TraditionMaterial: Hand-carved stone (river stone or naturally rounded fieldstone)Period: Likely Early 20th Century Folk Carving Description This intriguing hand-carved stone face sculpture exhibits the charming character and individuality often found in folk and outsider art traditions. The stone has been carved into a rounded mask-like visage with pronounced circular eyes, defined nose, smiling mouth, and incised decorative elements around the perimeter.

The carving style is intuitive and expressive, giving the figure a whimsical, almost mythic personality. The stone itself is naturally rounded and flattened, suggesting it may originally have been a river or field stone chosen intentionally for its form and surface. Features Hand-carved facial effigy Large expressive circular eyes Smiling mouth and defined nose Incised decorative banding around the head Rounded stone form with flattened back Cultural Significance Carved stone face effigies appear across many cultures and eras, reflecting humanity's universal instinct to personify natural materials and create symbolic faces.

While the precise origin of this example remains unknown, its stylistic qualities align strongly with 20th-century folk carving traditions where individual artists produced imaginative, one-of-a-kind works rather than formal academic sculpture. Some natural surface irregularities and minor weathering are present from the original stone material.

Dimensions (Approximate)Width: 4 inchesHeight: 4.5 inchesDepth: 1.75 inches Age Likely Early 20th Century Learn More Explore how stone carving evolved from traditional hand tools to modern techniques in The Evolution of Stone Carving Discover more hand-carved figures, sculptures, and artifacts in our curated Statues, Figures & Ancient Carvings Collection. Region: Likely North American or European Folk Tradition Material: Hand-carved stone (river stone or naturally rounded fieldstone) Period: Likely Early 20th Century Folk Carving. This intriguing hand-carved stone face sculpture exhibits the charming character and individuality often found in folk and outsider art traditions.

Smiling mouth and defined nose. Incised decorative banding around the head. Rounded stone form with flattened back. Carved stone face effigies appear across many cultures and eras, reflecting humanity's universal instinct to personify natural materials and create symbolic faces. Dimensions (Approximate) Width: 4 inches Height: 4.5 inches Depth: 1.75 inches. Explore how stone carving evolved from traditional hand tools to modern techniques in The Evolution of Stone Carving. Discover more hand-carved figures, sculptures, and artifacts in our curated Statues, Figures & Ancient Carvings Collection. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time.

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