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Donaji Clay Sculpture in the Shape of a Mollusk

$1,770
£1,341.28
€1,563.32
CA$2,530.09
A$2,561.78
CHF 1,457.39
MX$31,133.70
NOK 17,227.09
SEK 17,136.59
DKK 11,686.23

About the Item

This sculptural piece, modeled in Donají clay and fired at a low temperature, evokes the organic form of a mollusk seemingly emerging from the depths of the earth. Its surfaces, engraved in high and low relief, create a subtle dialogue between light and shadow, revealing undulating textures that allude to both skin and shell, to the natural and the symbolic. The earthy tones, combined with delicate contrasts within, accentuate its ancestral and tactile character, making it a work that invites close contemplation and a sensory connection with the material. Ideal for spaces seeking a unique sculptural presence, this piece fuses strength, memory, and delicacy into a profoundly evocative form.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Hand-Crafted,Polished,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2026
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10615249840202

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