West Africa, Mali, Upper Niger, Bankoni style, 15th century. A partial terracotta figure with a long tubular body, one arm raised over the head, and incised features.

Bankoni terracottas, named after a site near Bamako, are related to the better-known Djenné tradition of the inland Niger Delta. Arte Primitivo auction of 12-2-14, from the collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy; ex Leonard Kahan Collection; ex D. Gramm Collection.