Dogon 2-Headed Female Horned Figure with Crossed Legs

She stands very straight, and she brought a spare head.

This female counterpart was cast in bronze by Dogon artisans of Mali, West Africa. Paired male and female figures are a recurring idea in Dogon art, often linked with ancestors and with balance. Two heads curve up into slender horns, and a vertical band of incised marks runs down the front of the long, narrow torso. The long arms hang at the sides, and the crossed feet form a small knot at the bottom. The patina is a mottled brown and soft green, worn smoother along the edges.

About 14 inches tall. Pair her with the male figure, or let her stand alone, which she does well.