Description: Mama Johnson Outsider Art Sculpture, Native American Figure. Body is Composed of Bright Blue “Purex Detergent Bottle” Covered with Circular Black Felt Marker “Scribbles”. Original Labels (front and back) on Bottle are Intact with Lettering in Bright Green, Orange, Yellow and White. Head is Made of Household Flesh Colored Sponge. Markings on Face: Black Eyes, Black Nose Dots, Light Orange Blush Cheeks and Cherry Red Mouth. The Hair is Black. Red, Purple and Yellow Shoe Laces Adorn the Head as a Headband with Dangling Ends Tied and Knotted in Back. The Sponge Head is securely Connected to the Plastic Bottle Body with Silver Duct Tape. The Tape is Signed Mama Johnson in Black Marker. The letters MAMA are very clear on Taped Back Side. The Condition is Excellent. Be Aware that at the top of blackened sponge head it appears that the black markered sponge has faded (see photos) as though it was slightly bleached by sunlight while on display in Mama’s home. Purchased by me from artist in Florida , 1990’s. Preserved in dark, dry storage three decades. Mama Johnson, 1911 - 2011. Feel free to ask questions.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Boulder, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-28T06:15:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: MAMA JOHNSON
Signed By: Mama Johnson
Size: Medium
Item Length: 6 in
Region of Origin: Florida
Format: Statue
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 14 in
Style: Outsider Art
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Culture: Generic
Item Width: 3”
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: Mixed Media
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Native American Woman
California Prop 65 Warning: No
Type: Sculpture
Theme: Western
Production Technique: Recycled
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
