Strongly Standing African Male Figure
People and region uncertain, Sub-Saharan Africa
H 19.25″ x W 6.5″ x D 4.5″
48.9cm x 16.5cm x 11.4cm
Probably first part 20th century
Provenance: a noteworthy old private USA collection
This strong, barrel-chested, and virile man stands proudly and self-confidently. His people, tribe, or culture is perhaps clued by: the remarkably hard and heavy wood; the lightly incised scarification line running vertically down his forehead and face; the incised dots depicting scarifications running vertically down his jutting chest; the incised circle with dots inside depicted on the back of his head, perhaps a hairstyle patch or a defining cicatrice; and, his long and large, flatish feet. Your suggestions are welcomed.
$2400
