Dogon Seated Figure of a Hunchback

Hooded, crouching figure in dark metal, mounted on a flat black block.

This seated iron figure of a hunchback is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Dogon iron figures are generally small, hammered pieces whose bold outlines suggest the body rather than describe it in detail. Hunched seated figure with a tall pointed hood or head, knees drawn up, and an arm folded across the front. The surface is dark brown and softly pitted, with the face tucked down and partly hidden. It is 1.75 inches wide, 0.5 deep and 2.5 high.

Folded inward and happy to stay that way.