This is a stylized wooden bust of a female figure, carved from dark hardwood. The figure features an elongated neck and an abstracted, oval-shaped head with prominent facial features—large, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and full, slightly parted lips. The hair is gathered into a rounded knot or bun at the top of the head, while the ears are proportionally prominent and slightly pointed.
The surface texture of the sculpture is marked by fine, deliberate tool marks that enhance its tactile quality, particularly on the cheeks and upper torso. The base is angular and tapers downward, giving the figure a sense of vertical elegance and balance.
Source: Oweh Art Gallery. Stylised Female Figure bust, hardwood, Private collection, Benin City.