Dogon Seated Figure, Mali, Based

A seated figure with a high, tapered crown and his legs folded up.

This seated figure, based, is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is forged metal. Seated figures in Dogon art are generally shown in dignified, composed postures, often cross-legged. The head is long, with a narrow nose, wide mouth and a tapering cap crowned by a small knob. Bands circle the wrists and upper arms, and zigzag lines are incised across the chest and abdomen. Both hands rest on the folded legs. It stands on a black square base. It is 1.5 inches wide and 4.5 high.

A tall hat and a tidy posture.