The third in this collection, this figure exudes a grounded, earthly presence. It features a broad, rounded stone head with a subtle, contented smile and wide-set eyes, carved from a material that mimics the texture of porous limestone or beach sand.

The body is wrapped in a sophisticated pattern of deep forest green and ivory white cord, creating a classic, organic aesthetic. Most notably, it wears a "skirt" or belt of eleven meticulously aligned cowrie shells encircling the base, with a twelfth shell serving as a pendant at the neck. This heavy shell ornamentation suggests a figure of abundance, harvest, or wealth.

Key Features

• Materials: Textured stone, natural fiber cord, and an array of polished cowrie shells.

• Art Style: Modern Totemic Art with an emphasis on symmetry and pattern.

• Symbolism: The green-and-white stripes and the belt of shells evoke themes of fertility, the earth’s bounty, and prosperity.