West Africa

14 inches, wood

This old seated figure has endured so much damage and age that it is difficult to identify precisely. It came from an African import shop about 25 years ago. Soft wood. Several large insect holes go deep inside, but the piece is structurally sound. I have been told that this seated figure could be from somewhere in the South Pacific, rather than Africa. I can see why they say that. Wouldn't be nice to have some provenance?