African Tribal Figure Carving

This is a hand-carved wooden statue of a standing figure, likely representing a deity or ancestor figure from an African culture. The figure is standing upright with arms resting by the sides. The head features an elongated face with carved eyes, nose, and mouth, and is topped with a pointed coiffure. A decorative element, possibly representing clothing or ornamentation, is carved around the neck and upper chest in a zigzag pattern. The body is slender, and the legs are slightly bent at the knees. The feet are large and flat. The wood appears to be aged, showing a light greyish-brown patina and visible signs of hand carving, with some tool marks still discernible on the surface. There are cracks along the grain of the wood, particularly in the legs and torso, indicating the age and handling of the piece. The surface is somewhat rough due to the carving process and wear over time. No specific maker's marks or stamps are immediately visible in the provided images.

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