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Explore how an African abstract mahogany sculpture uses carved space, flowing form and changing viewpoints to transform the seated human figure.

The Roland Ogiamien carved ebony male bust (circa 1980) is a striking work of African art that embodies both craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Carved from rare ebony wood, the sculpture depicts a Yoruba male figure wearing a traditional headdress, symbolising status and authority.

This Rare Roland Ogiamien ebony female bust (1980) is a Yoruba sculpture, hand-carved from ebony wood and signed by the artist. Featuring a traditional gele headwrap, it represents femininity, dignity, and cultural pride in African art.