Dogon Standing Male Figure

Knees bent, long jaw out, and a small club held at the ready.

This standing male figure in iron is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. The Dogon live along the Bandiagara escarpment in central Mali, a region known for its cliff dwellings, masks and an elaborate cosmology. Dark figure in a crouching stance with a long muzzle-like face and a topknot. One hand raises a short rod while the other arm tucks against the body. Feet are broad and flat. The surface is rough and matte. It is 1 inches wide, 1 deep and 4 high.

Caught mid-step and still very much in the mood.