African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern with the Latin phrase "Ecce

with the Latin phrase "Ecce Homo" (behold the man) painted to the top

Rosa studied painting in Naples

5 cm X 18 cm X 15 cm

they have carved & pierced headrests

African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern with the Latin phrase "EcceHand carved and signed wooden tiger sculpture by celebrated African American folk artist Isaac Smith (19442016). The sculpture circa 1980. This large whimsical tiger sculpture is carved from wood and hand painted in bold orange, black, and cream tones. Depicted on the prowl, its elongated body stretches forward with wide yellow eyes, alert ears, and wiry whiskers that give the animal an animated presence. The natural contours of the wood enhance the