Africana Vase

There is a quiet strength in the way this figure stands, one arm raised to steady the vessel balanced on her head, hair braided into a neat crown and a beaded necklace resting against her collarbone. The draped fold of her top and the ridged, basket woven base give the whole piece a handcrafted, artisan feel, even though it comes straight off the printer. The pot she carries is open at the top, so this is a working vase as much as a sculpture: slip in a few stems and let them rise above her head like she is carrying flowers home from market. Printed in PLA+ for a smooth, detailed finish that holds the fine braiding and jewellery lines beautifully, at a compact 108 x 93 x 150mm that suits a shelf, console or desk without hogging space. Style her solo on a windowsill with a single stem, or group her with other Cube3D pieces for a considered, gallery style shelf. She works equally well empty, as a quiet sculptural statement, or filled, as a talking point centrepiece for a dinner table. Printed to order here in Australia and ready in 1 to 2 days. Choose a warm bronze or copper for a metallic, statue like finish, or bone and matte black if you want her to sit quietly among your other decor.