Mossi Wood Slingshot, Burkina Faso, Based

Three-quarter turned, with a ridged crown and a slender, scored torso.

This carved wooden slingshot on a base is Mossi, from Burkina Faso, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is carved wood. Mounting an object on a base lets it stand upright, so its profile and carved details can be seen from every side. A carved dark figure stands on a black base, with a tall ridged head and arms curving outward. A narrow torso carries fine cut lines, and the thighs divide into two long, slim legs. The surface is smoothly worn. It is 3 inches wide, 1.25 deep and 8 high.

Slender, patterned, and rather good at standing still.