Bidspirit auction | MATERNITY

MATERNITY - Female figure carved in wood, seated on a circular base, holding a child in her lap. Frontal face with highlighted eyes, slightly open mouth showing teeth and a conical headdress; chest and shoulders with geometric incisions evoking scarification. Brown surface with use patina, revealing softened edges and contrasts in volumes. Presents characteristics that may suggest West African traditions, namely the maternity typology.