Black Obsidian Carving of a Seated Gorilla by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Black Obsidian Carving of a Seated Gorilla by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Lima, Peru
A companion sculpture to the following lot, this expert carving is rendered from natural black obsidian. This particular mineral allows for a vitreous, high polish which is useful for rendering fur and it appears to have a sheen as fur does. The Gorilla is realistically rendered with enormous detail. Measuring 14 3/4 x 14 1/ x 11 1/2in
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Black Obsidian Carving of a Seated Gorilla by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Lima, Peru
A companion sculpture to the following lot, this expert carving is rendered from natural black obsidian. This particular mineral allows for a vitreous, high polish which is useful for rendering fur and it appears to have a sheen as fur does. The Gorilla is realistically rendered with enormous detail. Measuring 14 3/4 x 14 1/ x 11 1/2in