Chadian Standing Female Figure, Based

Rounded little figure with tiny breasts and short stub arms stands at attention.

This standing female figure in bronze with a base is from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. A base lets a small figure stand upright and be viewed as sculpture, a presentation often added for display. Up close, a small standing figure with an oval head, short arms held slightly out, and a simple tapered body above two legs divided by a narrow slot. The surface is gray green with dark spots. A black base with small pads holds it. It is 1 inches wide, 1 deep and 2.5 high.

Simple lines and a great deal of patience.