A curious anthropomorphic statuette adorned with cowrie shells on the head (also pierced with two holes), a necklace of pearls, fabric and a copper braid around the neck. Its sculpture, as well as its finery, recall the arts of the Ubangi region, or certain arts of Tanzania. Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, or Tanzania Wood, fabric, leather, beads, cowrie shells, copper, patina of use. H. 28 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection.