Malian Pendant Depicting Seated Male Figure

Sage green figure with a wide grin and folded hands sits on a block.

This bronze pendant depicting a seated male figure is from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 19th century. Djenne is an ancient trading town in the inland Niger delta of Mali, and the term Djenne is widely linked with its terracotta and bronze art. Simple cast figure with a round, smiling face and thin tubular arms folded over its knees. It sits on a small block with bent legs. The surface is pale green with scattered darker spots and rough patches. It is 2 inches wide, 1 deep and 2 high.

Relaxed, cheerful and completely without pretension.