Sculpture in Carved Wood “Totem” by Mario Orsogna, 1977

Totem wood sculpture — mario orsogna, italy, c. 1977–1978. This monumental wooden sculpture is a powerful example of the work of italian artist mario orsogna, active in the 1970s. Orsogna is best known for his expressive sculptures in wood and marble, created in the late ’70s and marked by a bold formal language with spiritual or symbolic undertones. This piece — an abstract totemic form — is entirely hand-carved from a solid block of wood. The rhythmic stacking of rounded forms, the rough texture, and the deeply cut lines lend it a raw, physical presence that borders on the ceremonial. Dimensions: h 111 X w 26 X d 15 cm. Material: hand-carved wood. Condition: good, with age-related marks that enhance its expression. A rare and characterful work from the late 1970s — visceral, rhythmic, and unmistakably handmade. Condition: good. 04030525ot.