Philippines Island: “Negrote Man” The Pygmies of the Philippines. Very primitive.

The image depicts a handcrafted figurine of a human figure, predominantly black in color, standing on a brightly colored base blending green and yellow hues. The figure holds a slender, curved bow in its left hand, capturing an archer's stance, while its body is adorned with sections of braided natural fibers wrapped around its arms, waist, and chest. The face showcases distinctively painted features, including wide, yellow eyes with pointed lashes, orange lips, and textured black hair. The lower body is clothed in a geometrically patterned garment incorporating stripes of red, yellow, blue, and black. The surface of the figure has visible texture and signs of wear, suggestive of a rustic, aged appearance. The bow is strung with a piece of twine, enhancing the authenticity of the archer's pose, which is both dynamic and lifelike, contributing to the overall impression of movement and readiness.