Wood Carving.  Sculpture. Two Faces.  Jamaica

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I acquired this from a local Jamaican artist in 1982.  The wood is very hard and dense . . .  and the craftsmanship is superb. Most likely guayacan wood which was considered endangered in 1998.   Notice the grain!

 

Stand not included.