Vintage 1985 Austin Prod Inc African Hornbill Bust Decor - 1980 Tribal Art
 
Presenting a mid-century Crested African mask sculpture, designed by Austin prod ; a stylized adaptation of a Guro or Senufo Hornbill headdress from the Ivory coast. Austin productions designers specifically adapted the original, wearable dance masks into stable, tabletop bust statues by setting them permanently onto a metal rod and a weighted, black laminate wooden base. Cast of heavy Durastone  (a specialized heavy-grade sculptor's plaster) and then meticulously hand painted or patinatedto resemble wood, bronze, or terracotta.
 
This piece is part of Austin Prod 1985  "Art of Asia and Africa" archival collection, which replicated museum antiquities for home decor. Austin Prod statues are valued for their mid-century modern and brutalist aesthetic.
Mesurments:
Base - 9" x 9" x 1"
Mask - 7" x 7" x 30"
Overall - 36"
Approx: 25lbs
Condition:
Good vintage condition with strong structural integrity.There are minor, authentic surface scuff/paint flakes consistent with its 1980s age adding to its rustic faux wood character. No major cracks, breaks, or repairs.
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Anya Roze