An ancient female statuette on a circular base with a crested headdress, synthetically carved and decorated with rather sketchy engraved scarifications, her large arms waving elegantly around her body. Holo, Angola Wood, slight cracks and old traces of woodworm, beautiful black patina tinted with use. H. 48,3 cm Provenance : - James Camp Collection, New York, 1982. - Collection Milton Arno Leof, Mexico. - Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris. Exhibitions and publication : - Tchokwé and Related People, New York, James Camp & Associates, 1982. - Sotheby's sale, New York, November 19, 1999, lot 327.