Bidspirit auction | SCULPTURAL PIECE

SCULPTURAL PIECE - Anthropomorphic figure with compact volumes, cylindrical legs and arms, and a simplified head, crowned with a tuft of shells. The torso is entirely covered by a dense mantle of shells, creating a rhythmic texture, while the neck, wrists, and ankles display bead applications. Made of wood with beads and shells, it presents a dark patina and signs of use that enhance the surface. The composition and the prominence of the shells may refer to productions from West/Central Africa.