People: Wurkun or Waja
Northern Nigeria
H: 14 3/4"
Characteristically carved with high ribbed coif, simple face, ribbon-like arms around the body, protruding umbilicus and stylized lower portion; the whole on an iron steak for insertion into the ground. Exceptional patina and age. On a custom base.
Provenance: Ex. Reinhold collection, NY c. 1980's.
