Gabon ancestral statue vintage African tribal art Adouma female spirit figure high quality Central Africa

A vintage hand-carved Duma ancestral female spirit figure of carved wood, in a seated position on a carved-out bench which allows the figure to stand on its own. She has detailed facial features having a domed forehead, an angular nose, an adorned neck, an elaborate coiffure, an elongated torso and marks of beauty tattooed decorations along her spine on the back bared body, with bulbous bent legs, with her arms up and hands holding her breasts motif. This gesture is significant, it is a representation of the role of women who have the potential to become pregnant and produce new life, are strong enough to hold powerful spirits and the secret knowledge associated with them, nurturing, also symbolizing respect. A beautiful display of tribal and primitive art from Gabon, the Gabonese Republic on the west coast of Central Africa high quality. Measurements are 14.5" tall x 4" wide x 2.75" deep, it is a delicate and old statue in a good vintage condition consistent with age and use.