Sculpture Of A Hominid Specimen In Glazed Sandstone – Collection – Cabinet Of Curiosities – 20th Century

The Art of Shaping: Between Ritual and Memory

Far more than a simple sculpture, this piece engages in a dialogue with a millenary practice. Throughout history, civilizations—from the high plateaus of the Andes to the Eurasian steppes—sculpted human morphology like a living canvas, transforming the skull into a powerful symbol of identity, social rank, and ritual.

This 20th-century glazed stoneware work reinterprets this fascinating heritage. Through its sculptural treatment and the depth of its glaze, it captures the very essence of a "Cabinet of Curiosities": an invitation to reflect on the thin line between artistic gesture, the sacred, and the memory of human forms.

A singular collector's item with a striking and enigmatic sculptural presence.

The piece is in excellent vintage condition

Dimensions: W 18 cm x H 5 cm x D 10 cm

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