Igbo Alusi sculpture

It is a unique sculpture from Nigeria, dating from the middle of the 20th century, with dimensions of 22x21x119.5 cm. The figure is carved in wood with particular attention to detail, as evidenced by the finely crafted texture on the statue's torso, evoking clothing or armor. The character holds his hands on his stomach, a posture that may have ritual or symbolic meaning. It is topped with a complex headdress with elements that rise above the head, accentuating the height of the sculpture.