Chadian Standing Male Figure

Covered in lumps from head to toe, as if the surface had been left to bubble.

This standing male figure is from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is cast bronze, attributed to Sao culture. The Sao, who lived in the Lake Chad region, are generally known for small cast and terra cotta figures. Here the figure stands with arms thrust out to the sides and a face of broad, simple features. Round studs of metal cover the head, chest, arms and legs. A pale green patina coats the whole body, and one leg has a small hole. It is 4.25 inches wide, 2 deep and 6.4 high.

A man in a beaded suit that is also his skin.