Set of Four Carved Wood African Figural Offering Bowls

This is a set of four hand-carved wooden sculptures, likely of West African origin, possibly inspired by Dogon or Senufo artistic traditions. Each figure is depicted in a squatting or seated posture atop a rounded, decorated base, supporting a shallow bowl or vessel upon their heads. The figures exhibit stylised, elongated features common in tribal art, including long noses, prominent brow ridges, and simplified anatomical forms. The wood is dark, appearing heavily weathered or purposefully patinated with a charcoal-like finish that suggests significant age or ritual use. Construction is from solid single blocks of wood, showing tool marks from hand-carving techniques. Notable features include geometric incised patterns on the bowls and bases, visible on the far-left and far-right figures. The condition shows age-related wear including vertical grain cracking (notably on the base of the far-right figure), surface abrasions, and a dusty accumulation in the recessed areas. No visible maker's marks are present, which is typical for such ethnographic pieces. The varied heights create a rhythmic grouping, ranging from approximately 8 to 12 inches tall. The craftsmanship displays a balance of spiritual symbolism and functional design, indicative of 20th-century decorative tribal art.