GURUNSI/LOBI, Burkina Faso. Hardwood, reddish-brown patina. An ancient statue representing a standing figure with slightly bent legs, a rounded buttock, a prominent navel and arms at his sides. Note the powerful volumes, the broad shoulders and the face marked by a protruding nose ending in an arrowhead. Height: 47 cm Publications: Sotheby's, Paris, African and Oceanic Art. Peter and Veena Schnell Collection, 03/12/2004. Lot 97.