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Ancestor figure – Wood – Dogon – Mali

 120,00

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SKU: 44.559 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Great Dogon ancestor figure from Mali

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. The figure carries a baby in his arms.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group: Dogon
Country: Mali
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 40x8x7 cm
Weight: 800 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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