Standing Ancestral Figure West Africa

$750 · Offered by Second Story Books

Carved wooden standing figure depicting a stylized male ancestor or spirit. The sculpture features a cylindrical headdress, elongated facial features with downcast eyes, prominent nose, and simplified geometric body. Standing with arms at the sides and feet planted firmly, the figure exhibits a restrained yet powerful presence characteristic of many West African ancestral carvings. Rich surface wear and remnants of a darkened patina suggest prolonged age and use.

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