Dogon Standing Male Figure with Walking Stick

Bent elder with a heavy brow, gripping a staff and a long memory.

This standing male figure with a walking stick is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is iron. Dogon blacksmiths in Mali forge iron figures, and a walking stick is a common attribute in figures of elders and travelers across West Africa. Lean, stooped figure with a pronounced brow, strong nose and a band at the neck. Both hands grasp a tall staff, and the knees bend a little. The figure is attached to a low oval base. The surface is dark brown and worn. It is 1.5 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 5.5 high.

Leans on the staff, and the staff leans right back.