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Ancestor figure – Wood – Dogon – Mali

 125,00

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SKU: 55.200 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Stylish wooden male ancestor figure from the DOGON tribe, Mali. Good condition with beautiful aged patina.
Dogon figures are predominantly associated with the ancestor cult. They are carved either for personal or family use or, if they commemorate the foundation of a community, are worshiped by the village.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands

Object: Ancestor figure
Ethnic group/ culture: Dogon
Region/ country: Mali
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 28×6×5 cm
Weight: 400 g
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