Title: Bankoni statuette, Mali, 13th-15th century, terracotta, red ochre, African tribal art

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Bankoni statuette, Mali, 13th-15th century,
ochre terracotta.
The statuette represents a seated female figure, her legs depicted as two rounded … Read more Bankoni statuette, Mali, 13th-15th century,
ochre terracotta.
The statuette represents a seated female figure, her legs depicted as two rounded volumes, their thickness suggesting kneeling. The slender arms, detached from the body, extend into two schematically digitated hands adorned with imposing rings.
The round head is framed by crescent-shaped ears.
The face is framed by two cylindrical eyes, each pierced in its center.

Height: 34 cm.
Provenance: European private collection.
Expert: Bruno Frey.
Excellent condition; the sculpture is intact and shows no signs of restoration. See less