Malian Standing Female Figure

Cheerful long-armed figure with wide eyes and a crest, mid-welcome.

This standing female figure is Djenne, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is bronze. Small bronze figures from Mali are often cast by the lost-wax technique, which leaves each figure with slight differences because the mold is broken to release it. Standing figure with a pointed crest, broad grinning face and very long arms spreading outward to flat hands. A patterned belt sits at the waist. Green and brown patina clings to the lower body and base of the feet. It is 2 inches wide, 1 deep and 4.75 high.

Arms wide open, which is an undeniably good policy.