An ancient male Kundul sculpture with a scarified face. These sculptures, objects of protection that can be used as intercessors for divination, mounted on irons that allow them to be driven into the ground, generally function in pairs with a male and female principle, the man here being clearly defined by his crested headdress. Wurkum, Nigeria Wood, old pigments, small accidents and erosions of age, beautiful and old patina of use. H. 37 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.