Dogon Standing Figure of a Huntsman, Based

He carries a quiver on his back and not much else.

Dogon blacksmiths of Mali, West Africa, forged this standing huntsman in iron in the 20th century. Hunters hold a particular standing in the region, and small iron figures like this are often associated with protection and with ritual. The body is a thin, straight form with a flat head and a visible bundle slung at one shoulder. Rings are suggested at wrists and waist. The surface is dark and mottled, and the figure stands on a square black mount.

About 4.8 inches tall. A tiny hunter, perfectly happy among the books.