Dogon Kneeling Female Figure

Consider a dark, seated figure with a pointed cap and a large chest ornament, hands on knees.

This kneeling female figure is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is bronze. The Dogon live along the Bandiagara escarpment of Mali and are known for sculpture, masks and a rich cosmology that has been studied by many scholars. Up close, a small figure with a tall, conical head, flared ears and a long face with a prominent nose. Ridged forms hang across the chest. Splayed hands rest at the sides above short bent legs. The finish is dark grey and matte. It is 1 inches wide, 1 deep and 4.25 high.

Serious posture, ornate chest, and a head with ambitions.