Mumuye Iron Standing Figure, Based

All limbs, no apologies, and a crest like a rooster.

Mumuye artists of Nigeria, West Africa, forged this standing figure in iron in the 20th century. Iron figures in the region are often associated with ritual and status. This one is a study in thin lines, with a narrow torso, arms bowed away from the body, and long legs spreading to small flat feet. A crest rises from the head. The surface is rust red, with a dry, pitted look.

About 18 inches tall on its mount. A thin figure with a lot of presence.