Dogon Standing Male Figure

A long figure wrapped in coils that climb from the ankles to the arms.

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. Upright figure with a tall narrow head and a heavy cord-like form spiraling around the legs and body up to the shoulder. Arms are wrapped in ridges. The dark surface has green flecks and small feet at the base. It is 0.75 inches wide, 1 deep and 3.5 high.

Tied up in itself and carrying on regardless.