Chamba Standing Figure, Male, Based

He stands with arms slightly out, as if just stepped off a very small stage.

Chamba metalworkers of Nigeria, West Africa, cast this standing male figure in bronze in the 20th century. Cast figures from the region are often associated with ritual and community life, though meanings vary by place. The head is broad with a pronounced brow, the arms angle outward, and raised bands mark the waist and ankles. The surface is a mottled greenish brown with reddish traces. He is mounted on a tall, dark rectangular wood block.

About 7 inches tall, plus the plinth. A good deal of presence for something you could carry in a coat pocket.