Clay Heads By Ben Apollo, One Of A Kind Hand Carved African Clay Sculptures..

Amazing life like sculptures by a fascinating artist. Exclusively available only through fine art galleries. Rare and collectible. These two sculptures are approximately 4 1/2 inches tall. Not perfect, there are some scuffs here and there mainly on the man’s beard. Please look at all the pictures for best description. condition is used. Shipped USPS priority mail. No worries I always refund overpaid postage. Check out my other listings. Thank You

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Additional information about the artist.

Ben Apollo is one of the finest clay sculptors in the world. Ben Apollo is entirely self-taught, focusing his themes primarily on the Masaai tribe. His work demands astounding attention to detail, from the hundreds of beads on one necklace, to the fibers of hair on a head. Each piece is hand signed by Ben Apollo himself.

Ben Apollo is a self-taught sculptor specializing in the tribes of Kenya. Apollo’s work is extremely alive and fascinating. Apollo focuses most of his sculptures of the Masaai family and tribe. Although he was never able to receive a formal education, Apollo has been able to have a successful career in clay sculpture.

As a young boy, Apollo was able to sit and watch older sculptors make figures from wood and clay in his Kenya village. At a young age, he took a particular interest in clay sculptures and absorbed the styles and techniques of the other great sculptors from his district. It was the influence of these sculptors that inspired Apollo to develop his own clay style.

Ben Apollo is a dedicated sculptor working exclusively with clay material to form figures representing the Masaai tribe. His characteristically detailed work demands great attention to detail and a steady hand. Apollo is widely acknowledged as one of the finest clay sculptors in the world.