Traditionally, all children in Africa make their own toys out of found materials: discarded cans, wire, old sandals, tires, etc. Following this long-standing tradition modern artists in Mali are creating art in all kinds of forms. This one of a kind statue was made by such an artist, confirming the importance of contemporary art in modern Africa.

This is a Fulani woman, playing a shakere gourd percussion musical instrument, identified by the traditional Fulani clothing and hairstyle & wearing a bead necklace.

11 1/2" tall (29 cm)