Male Figure from a Pair (asye usu)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The figure titled "Male Figure from a Pair (asye usu)" by an unknown artist depicts a male figure carved from dark brown wood, appearing aged with darker patches. The figure stands on a rectangular base, with a small platform under the right leg, and white shell beads around the ankles. The figure has an elongated head with a braided hairstyle, scarification around the eyes and mouth, and a thin mustache and beard. The arms are long and slender, with the right hand on the right thigh and the left hand on the left thigh, covering the genitals. The background transitions from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.