Manambato Sculpture - Black

The Manambato Sculpture is a black aluminium figure of a stylised face with its eyes closed. Its cheek rests in a cupped hand that rises on a slender arm from a round base. The features are simple: a long nose, gently closed eyelids and a calm mouth, so the face reads as quiet and thoughtful rather than realistic. It stands 37cm tall and measures 13cm in diameter. That size sits comfortably on a shelf, a mantelpiece or a sideboard without crowding the things around it. The finish is a matt black with a slightly textured surface that catches light softly instead of shining.

This is a piece for indoor display, and it suits a living room, a hallway console, a bedroom dressing table or a study bookcase equally well. The black works with almost any palette. Against pale walls and light oak it gives a crisp outline, while beside darker woods and stone it adds a soft, sculptural note. Its height makes it a natural partner for a stack of books, a plant or a framed print. The compact round base means it fits where wider ornaments will not. If you like a home that feels calm and considered, a face with closed eyes does a lot of quiet work in a room.

Each sculpture is handmade, so every piece is unique. Expect small differences in the surface and the features from one to the next, which is part of the appeal of something made by hand. The body is aluminium, and aluminium does not rust, so it is a sound choice for a piece you plan to keep. At 1.13KG it has a reassuring weight when you lift it, yet it is easy to move whenever you fancy rearranging a shelf. Give it a spot near eye level so the closed eyes and resting hand can be seen properly.

What material is the Manambato Sculpture?

It is aluminium with a black finish, and aluminium does not rust, so it keeps well as an indoor display piece.

How tall is the sculpture?

It stands 37cm tall and measures 13cm in diameter, a size that suits a shelf, a mantelpiece, a bookcase or a sideboard.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.13KG, enough to feel solid when you pick it up while still being easy to lift and move around a room.

Is every sculpture identical?

No. Each one is handmade, so every piece is unique, with small differences in the surface and the features from one sculpture to the next.

Can the sculpture stand outdoors?

We offer it as an indoor display piece for shelves, sideboards and mantelpieces inside the home, so please keep it indoors.

What finish does the sculpture have?

It has a matt black finish with a slightly textured surface, which looks crisp against pale walls and sits happily beside darker woods.