A weathered, dark brown carved wooden panel is observed in Ikate, Nigeria

A weathered, dark brown carved wooden panel is observed in Ikate, Nigeria. The panel features a central, standing anthropomorphic figure in high relief, supporting a cylindrical basket-like object with a grid pattern on its head. The figure's face exhibits prominent, wide-set eyes, an elongated nose, and an open mouth revealing teeth. Two large, segmented, pendulous forms, resembling ears of corn, are carved on the figure's chest. This central figure is flanked by two elongated reptilian forms, possibly lizards or crocodiles, carved in lower relief, oriented vertically and facing downwards. The panel's background is textured with various carved patterns, including horizontal bands at the top and vertical stylized foliage or geometric motifs. The entire piece demonstrates characteristics of aged wood.