Dogon Standing Female Figure, Based

One hand tucked in front, the figure stands in an attitude of studied modesty.

This standing female figure is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is bronze, and it comes on a base. Dogon smiths cast small female figures by the lost-wax method, and these are generally associated with fertility and family. She stands with one arm bent across the hips and the other hanging, round navel and pointed breasts shown. The face is long and narrow with closed lips. Pale green patina covers the body, with brown showing at the edges. It is 2 inches wide, 2 deep and 5.75 high.

Minimal, composed, and the right shade of green.