Mumuye Iron Standing Figure, Based

Long and narrow, with a face that watches you.

This iron standing figure was made by the Mumuye of Nigeria, West Africa, in the 20th century. Mumuye figures, in iron or wood, are commonly seen as elongated, abstract human forms. Here the arms are separated from the body, with a slightly rounded head, bulging eyes and a tapering torso. The legs bend outward to wide round feet. The rust has gone a dusty brown, speckled with orange.

About 18 inches tall on a black base. Slender, and impossible to ignore.