Female Statuette - West Africa - First Half Of The 20th Century
FEMALE STATUETTE
West Africa
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 15.5 ; L 5 cm
She is standing, her hands resting on her thighs, a hemmed snake on her right forearm, her head resting on the inside of her leg. She is wearing an incised belt around her waist, a wide choker with a long braided pendant reaching down to her umbilicus, and two pairs of similarly treated anklets and wrist bracelets. Her hairstyle is made up of several flat braids, and her nose is long and finished off with wide nostrils. Her almond-shaped eyes are dotted in the centre.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4595
West Africa
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 15.5 ; L 5 cm
She is standing, her hands resting on her thighs, a hemmed snake on her right forearm, her head resting on the inside of her leg. She is wearing an incised belt around her waist, a wide choker with a long braided pendant reaching down to her umbilicus, and two pairs of similarly treated anklets and wrist bracelets. Her hairstyle is made up of several flat braids, and her nose is long and finished off with wide nostrils. Her almond-shaped eyes are dotted in the centre.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 4595
520 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1320529
Availability: In stock
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