Statuette Jonyeleni - Bambara - Mali

Statuette - Bambara - Mali - 56 cm.

Elegant Bambara statue Jonyeleni.
It represents a young girl who has not been excised in her ideal state, with a strong physical attractiveness.
These statues are used during initiation ceremonies.
She is tall and slender, with arms along her sides.
Large round eyes covered with kaolin
She has a tall pointed headdress.
The wood is very hard, the patina is brown and shiny.
She is in good condition but has been repaired at the left leg (visible in the photo).
She comes from the Segou region.
Private collection.