76 - African Wooden Sculpture – Male Figure – 20th Century

African Wooden Sculpture – Male Figure – 20th Century African wooden sculpture with a beautiful dark brown patina, depicting a male figure standing on a circular base. The figure has a large head with stylized features, half-closed eyes, a straight nose, and prominent lips. The hairstyle is adorned with two rectangular elements on either side. The slender body, with a prominent belly, has the arms extended along the sides of the body. This sculpture is part of the tradition of African tribal art and evokes ancestral or ritual figures. Condition: Showing signs of use; a significant, long-standing crack is visible on the face and the top of the head, as well as a crack at the base. Wear and patina from age. Dimensions and weight: H. 18 × W. 10 cm – 0.280 kg.