Female statue

Female statue

presented on a circular pedestal, her hands resting on the sale in a nurturing gesture. Her face bears a gentle, interiorized expression and her headdress is arranged in two stylized buns set back. Sculpted scarification marks in relief. She wears a loincloth around her waist and a belt of old multicolored trade beads. Wood, some localized weathering, old brown patina. Baule, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire 50 x 9.5 cm.