Female figure Date Unknown

This Yoruba wood sculpture, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a female figure in a stylized, simplified form. The figure's hands are clasped at her chest, and her head is crowned with a tall, conical headdress. The sculpture's stylized features and smooth, polished surface are characteristic of Yoruba art, known for its abstract and expressive qualities. While the exact date of creation remains unknown, the piece showcases the rich artistic traditions of the Yoruba people, highlighting their mastery of woodcarving and their symbolic representations of the human form.