Fer Noir, iron DOGON, Bandiagara valley, Mali, 1st half 20th century

Beautiful, handmade iron statue, "fer noir" from someone who works the land. Stylistically strong statue, oxidation because of age, neatly mounted on a stand and with mentioned traces of use, it is in good condition.

Height: 15 cm
Length: 15 cm
Weight: 370 grams, statue only is 222 grams
Origin: Bandiagara valley, Mali
Date: 1st half 20th century
Provenance: Obtained in situ by Alimata Soureama (gallery Rue des Minimes, Brussels)