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Object is broken into two pieces; bearded figurine on globular base/torso; indentation in ears and mouth; bulging eyes, some relief molding on edge of beard; heavy encrustation.
Figurine
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figurine

Maker Dogon Artist
Dateundated
Place of originMali, Africa
MediumUnfired clay
Dimensions9 x 4 x 3 1/4 in. (22.9 x 10.2 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum collection, purchased with state funds
Object number1991.7
Collections
Visual DescriptionObject is broken into two pieces; bearded figurine on globular base/torso; indentation in ears and mouth; bulging eyes, some relief molding on edge of beard; heavy encrustation.
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