Statue of Man of Montol ethnicity in the south of Benue in Nigeria.
This region was still little visited in 1960.
In position, legs bent, releasing a powerful torso that continues to sharpen up to the waist with four guilloche edges.
Hands, palms towards the sky are in a sign of offering.
The face expresses an astonishing sense of presence.
Very dense wood with a characteristic sacrificial patina, chipped in places. Erosion in grooves on right leg and gluteal evidence of obvious seniority.
Presumed period 1940-50
Height 61 cm
Dimensions :
- Height : 60 cm
- Width : 23 cm
- Depth : 15 cm