Traditionally, all children in Africa make their own toys out of found materials: discarded cans, wire, old sandals, tires, etc. Following this long-standing tradition modern artists in Mali are creating art in all kinds of forms. This one of a kind statue was made by such an artist, confirming the importance of contemporary art in modern Africa.

This is a Dogon man, dancing a traditional dance, that of the Kanaga mask that he is wearing. His clothing is the traditional garb of that dance in northern Mali.

13 1/2" tall (34 cm)