14122 - Africa, large male guardian figure with horns, wood

Africa, large male guardian figure with horns, wood An expressive, hand-carved African wooden figure, stylistically possibly attributable to the Lobi cultural group in Burkina Faso. The male figure features an elongated neck, two distinctive horn-shaped headpieces, bent arms with hands resting on the ground, and powerfully sculpted legs. • Origin: Africa, presumably West Africa; exact origin not confirmed\ • Material: Wood, hand-carved\ • Date: Presumably 20th century\ • Depiction: Male figure with horn-like headpieces\ • Surface: Brown-red patina, clear signs of age, dry cracks, and pronounced insect damage, particularly in the foot area Dimensions: Height 66.5 cm