A Hemba standing male ancestor figure, (Singiti), Democratic...

A Hemba standing male ancestor figure, (Singiti), Democratic Republic of Congo, a stylised coiffure with plaited band and open cross form to the rear, the long face with relief carved almond shape eyes and a three row beard, upon a long neck with pronounced adams apple, with raised shoulders above a slender body with rounded stomach and pronounced belly button, painted with a dark pigment throughout, 83cm

Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.