Senufo Standing Female Figure, Based

Figure clasping a bundle to its chest, crested and quite serious about it.

This standing female figure on a base is Senufo, and dates to the 20th century. It is ivory coast, west africa. Iron is hot-forged by blacksmiths in many West African communities, who are often regarded as skilled specialists with a respected place in society. Standing figure with a tall crest and arms folded around an object held against the chest. The belly is rounded, and a slim loop circles the base near the feet. Green-brown patina settles in the recesses. It stands on a black base. It is 1 inches wide, 1 deep and 4.75 high.

Whatever is in the bundle, it is not for sharing.