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Bambara Iron Sculpture of a Man, 19th Century CE - 20th Century CE

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This iron sculpture of a man, encrusted with a thick patina, stands straight with his legs held slightly apart and his arms and open hands flaring outwards. His body is...
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This iron sculpture of a man, encrusted with a thick patina, stands straight with his legs held slightly apart and his arms and open hands flaring outwards. His body is emaciated and elongated, particularly evident in his narrow face. Although his square head is more geometric than naturalistic, the details of his facial structure are accurately conveyed including his broad flat nose and straight wide mouth, both characteristic of Bambara art. He sports an elaborate coiffure that is typical of the Bambara tribe: his hair has been gathered and braided into three pointed protrusions that extend from the two sides and the back of his head. His limbs are especially thin, contrasting to his large, paddle-like hands and feet. Overall, this fabulous sculpture is characteristic of the Bambara stylized human figures. There is something majestic about this stiff representation of a man. Here, the artist and artistry are allowed to blossom without regards to formal concerns over royal iconography or tastes. This figure represents the common tribal villager, and yet the work is not common at all.
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