This small mixed-media sculpture presents a stylized humanoid form with a heavy emphasis on geometric contrast. The head is carved from a porous, sand-colored stone, featuring minimalist, primitive facial features that evoke an ancient or Neolithic aesthetic.

The figure’s "outfit" consists of:

• Body: A rounded base meticulously wrapped in tight, horizontal bands of black and white cord. This creates a bold, optical "stripe" effect that feels modern and structured.

• Adornments: A single, polished cowrie shell sits at the neckline like a pendant. Around the center of the body is a delicate belt of tiny black and white seed beads, adding a fine-grained texture to the piece.

• Headdress: The figure is crowned with a cluster of small shells and a sweeping plume of white feathers, which softens the rigid geometry of the striped body and provides vertical movement.

Artistic Style & Mood

• Aesthetic: Coastal Monochrome / Neo-Primitive.

• Materials: Carved stone, cotton cord, seed beads, cowrie shells, and natural feathers.

• Mood: While the first figure was playful and bright, this piece carries a more rhythmic and serene energy. The black-and-white stripes suggest a sense of balance, order, and dualism.