Market Merchant

This detailed wooden sculpture depicts a female merchant or harvester gracefully balancing a large, multi-tiered basket on her head. The piece is distinguished by a unique “weathered” or “whitewashed” finish that highlights the deep grain and hand-carved textures of the wood, particularly in the woven details of the basket and the folds of the traditional wrap. Mounted on a circular patterned base, this figure captures the balance and industrious spirit of West African market culture.