Wooden ancestor statue, LOSSO, Togo, 2nd half 20th century

Wooden ancestor statue of the Losso from Togo. Eye-catching abstract image. Cylinder shaped body. The head is relatively small and triangular in shape. Nose, mouth and eyes have a minimalist design. The legs are short, wide apart and have no feet. They end in a platform. Erosion due to insect damage is visible. Varied patina, hard wooden statue. See the pictures.

Length: 19 cm
Weight: 214 grams
Origin: Togo
Date: 2nd half of the last century
Provenance: Obtained from a Flemish private collection