A large, ancient statue in the style of the great Mumuyé statuary, with short legs and arms enveloping a large, elongated body. The sculpture of the head and the expression of the face and mouth with a slight smile are particularly well done, the whole embellished by its superb thick patina of use. Mumuye, Nigeria Hardwood, old erosions, superb old oxidation and very beautiful old patina. H. 52.5 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 95