Wood height 9 1/2in (24cm) Provenance Lothar and Kathy Steinke Collection, Lucerne Christie's, Paris, 10 June 2008, Lot 109 Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.C. Standing on oversized feet with legs bent at the knees, the elongated left arm extending down and around in front to support the baby lying against her forearm; her shoulders and diminutive breasts curve upwards into the cylindrical neck which supports her proportionally large, spherical head with large, slit downcast eyes in round sockets; the coiffure with incised linear design; a small charge hole to renal area; varied light and dark brown semi-glossy patina.