Grace in Verdite

Grace in Verdite Hand-Carved South African Verdite Portrait Bust, Shona Tradition, c. 1960s-1980s Approximately fifteen pounds premium deep emerald verdite, hand-carved into a commanding portrait bust. Carved cutout pupils animate an upward gaze full of dignity. Intricate herringbone braid sweeps into a sculptural topknot. Fluid modeling of jaw, cheekbones, neck and shoulders reveals a practiced hand. From the estate of a four decade U.S. Foreign Service Member • East Africa/South Africa appointments are LOC documented.