Malian Iron Female Figure

Narrow, long-armed figure with a pointed cap and a heavy middle.

This iron female figure from Mali is from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Djenne is a historic trading town in the inland Niger delta of Mali, famed for its mud-brick architecture and long-standing crafts. Tall standing figure with a triangular head, thin arms that extend straight down, and a rounded belly shape between the legs. Dark gray surface with bright rubbed patches and small bumps on the shoulders. It is 1 inches wide, 1 deep and 4 high.

Stands rigidly, as though posing for a very long exposure.