Yoruba Wood Figure of Woman

Tall, solemn figure whose pointed crest stands up like a flame.

This wooden figure of a woman from the Yoruba is Yoruba, from Nigeria, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is wood. The Yoruba live mainly in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring countries, and they are known for a long tradition of carved wood sculpture. Standing female figure with a high, narrow crest, a long angular face and hands resting on the belly. Legs are short and bent. Dark brown with a lustrous, rubbed finish and fine incised lines on the face. It is 3.5 inches wide, 3.5 deep and 13.5 high.

Upright, dignified, and not the least bit hurried.