An ancient female anthropomorphic statuette in a flexed position, with arms resting alongside the body. It is the almost ghostly silhouette of this sculpture that is striking, accentuated by its sacrificial patina which has completely covered it, as if engulfed, thus redefining its contours. Dogon or Tellem, Mali, pre 18th century A Ciram carbon 14 test dated April 21, 2015 will be given to the buyer. Hardwood, old missing parts visible in particular on the legs, wear (xylophagous), very beautiful old crusty patina from use and ritual. Height: 39cm Provenance: Leo Gaget Collection Leo Gaget Collection, Annecy Passed on by descent Lombrail-Teucquam, Paris - La Varenne Saint-Hilaire, Arts Premiers, February 8, 2015, no. 19 Alain Bovis, Paris Olivier Castellano, Paris Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris