Bassa sculpture

This wooden figure of the Bassa people of Liberia is a protective statue, evoking the spirit of the ancestors. Measuring 19.5x19x98 cm, it combines natural wood and metal. This unique sculpture features simplified features with a serene expression, long arms, and an upright posture, typical of Bassa art. Metal could be used to accentuate details or add a ritual dimension. This type of statue, originally from Liberia, is often placed in sacred places to watch over the community and maintain the connection with the past. She is old in the middle of the 20th century.