Any tips. What kind of paint?
If it originally had an oil based paint on it then, you would want to stick with that type to prevent premature peeling. Otherwise latex or acryilic will do fine.
Just a word, unless you are artistically inclined, and can paint facial and other features reasonably well (eyes, eybrows, lips, etc. can be tough to get right), then paint the statue all one solid color, preferably white. You can't go wrong with a white statue.
God Bless!