Dogon Seated Male Figure

The seated figure wears a rusty red coat and a calm, long face.

This seated male figure in iron is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Iron is shaped by heating and hammering, and the resulting figures often have an angular, elongated look that reflects the technique. Standing here is a female form seated with knees bent outward and hands on the knees. Her head is narrow with a peaked crest, and she has marked brows, a collar line and rounded breasts. The surface is matte reddish brown with a rough grain. It is 1 inches wide, 1.25 deep and 2.5 high.

Rooted to the spot and wearing it well.