Dogon Pendant Depicting Standing Male Figure

Big feet, a crown of ridges, and a hole for the cord.

Dogon metalworkers of Mali, West Africa, cast this pendant of a standing male figure in bronze in the 20th century. Small figural pendants are commonly worn as amulets or kept as keepsakes. The figure stands stiffly with a banded, ridged head and arms held at his sides, with bracelets or bands at his wrists and ankles. The feet are oversized and carefully detailed. The bronze is dark reddish brown, glossy where handled.

About three inches tall. Wear it, or let it stand guard on the desk.