Dogon Man Kneeling with Bent Knee & Head in Hand

Chin on hand, one knee up, wearing the expression of deep consideration.

This Dogon forged metal figure of a man kneeling with one knee bent and head in hand is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Dogon smiths forge small metal figures in Mali, and a pose with the head resting in the hand is often read as grief or deep thought. Kneeling figure with its head tilted into one hand and the opposite knee drawn up. The limbs are long and smooth, and the torso is plain with faint incised marks. The surface is dark and pitted, with some lighter earthy deposits. It is 1.75 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 3.5 high.

Lost in thought, and in no hurry to find its way back.