Lying feline - Culture Djenné

The sculpture represents a feline which is lying on the ground and appears to adopt a position of attack, since it jaws are open showing sharp fangs. Many of its features follow the same model as the anthropomorphic representations, such as the perforated nostrils, the protruding eyes surrounded by what appear to be eyelashes or the clearly defined ears. The claws of the four feet are also marked with certain realism. It is a simple figure but with great strength. Its left side is deteriorated, with loss of material at the back.