C3-S6

L 3″ x W 3″ x H 14″

This artifact is a wooden figurative sculpture likely originating from West Africa. Characterized by its anthropomorphic stylization, the sculpture may have served a ritualistic or ancestral purpose within its cultural context. Such figures are often used in ceremonial practices or as representations of spiritual beliefs.

Crafted from a single piece of wood, the statue shows signs of incised striations and patina stratigraphy, indicating traditional carving techniques. Its historical context can be linked to tribal art traditions, reflecting the cultural and spiritual values of the community from which it originates.

This analysis was performed by AI and is not to be used as a definitive source of truth.