Kotoko Bronze Standing Figure, Based

A smooth round head, slim body, and a stance of mild surprise.

This standing figure on a base is Kotoko, from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is bronze. A small figure set on a base is a common form in African cast metal work, and the base helps the figure stand upright and be handled. Simple stick-like figure with a rounded head, winged shoulders, and two slender legs set slightly apart. The surface is smooth, pale gold with soft dark patches. It rises from a black rectangular base with felt-like pads. It is 1.5 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 3 high.

The plainest possible person, standing with total conviction.