An early head in the style identified by Bernard de Grunne as Classique II, characterized by large protruding eyes with multiple eyelids, fine scarification and a large beard extending a flattened chin. See Djenné-Jeno. 1000 ans de sculpture en terre cuite au Mali , no. 217 for a statue with a very similar head. Djenné civilization, Mali Dating: 13th-16th century (ASA 26.19.28 - TL 43.283 - 05/04/1994) Smooth terracotta, slight age wear, beautiful light engobe. H. 23 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels Publications and Exhibitions : - Schaedler, Earth and Ore. 2500 Years of African Art in Terra-cotta and Metal, 1997, p. 44, no. 49, Burgrieden-Rot, Museum Villa Rot, June - November 1998