nkisi Wood, glass height 10in (25.4cm) Provenance Galerie Yann Ferrandin, Paris Guilhem Montagut/Montagut Gallery, Barcelona Franklin Family Collection, Portland, Oregon Delicately carved kneeling on a square base with naturalistic body elements throughout, her arms lean forward, each with bracelets, with hands resting on her thighs; the feet supporting the buttocks with toes folded under; broad, rounded shoulders above conical breasts, supporting a cylindrical neck with a band; the spherical head looking slightly up with large oval glass-inlaid eyes, naturalistic nose and pursed lips; charge hole to abdomen with power materials now missing; light brown reflective patina.