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West African Bronze Kneeling Female Figure

This is a hand-cast bronze or brass alloy sculpture depicting a kneeling female figure, traditional in the style of West African metalwork, likely from the Yoruba or Edo people (Benin Kingdom influence). The figure stands approximately 10-14 inches tall, though exact dimensions require physical measurement. It features an elongated, stylized head topped with a conical, horned, or peaked headdress. The facial features are prominent, with large almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and thick lips. The surface exhibits a heavy green and black verdigris patina, indicating oxidation over time, with scattered reddish-brown earth encrustations that may suggest burial or long-term outdoor exposure. The figure's hands are positioned near a large leaf-like or shield-like protrusion at the waist. There are vertical scarification markings visible on the torso and face, which are typical cultural identifiers. The quality of the casting is rustic, showing the texture of the lost-wax (cire perdue) process, with some pitting and blunt edges. The base is irregular and integral to the cast. Condition issues include significant surface corrosion, encrusted dirt in the crevices, and minor blunting of the finer details, consistent with an age ranging from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. No visible maker's marks or signatures are present, as is common for traditional tribal ritual or courtly objects.

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