Maruvian Golden Calabash Mask Diptych

10"x 30"x 1.5" oil on canvas

This painting by Marcella Muhammad, presents two stacked panels of interlocking circles, nets, and mask-like forms inspired by the carved patterns of African calabash gourds. Warm ochres and browns sit against bright electric-blue outlines and pops of orange and green, while crosshatched textures and spiral motifs suggest woven surfaces and ritual ornament. The composition feels both abstract and figurative — faces and shell details emerge from the layered shapes, producing a steady, rhythmic movement down the vertical format. Careful brushwork and layered color build depth without overwhelming the graphic clarity of the design. These panels can hang separately.