Bidspirit auction | FEMALE FIGURE

FEMALE FIGURE - Female figure in wood, standing on a circular base, holding a small receptacle near her belly. Angular face with intensely highlighted eyes, high crested hairstyle, bare torso with prominent breasts and a polychrome skirt with wavy motifs in red, black, and white. Surface with irregular patina and traces of pigments, revealing use and handling. The composition, polychromy, and headdress exhibit characteristics that may refer to Southeast Nigeria, possibly related to Igbo traditions.