Dogon Tethering Post — Mali — Wood — H 94 cm — Early 20th c. — On custom stand - Dogon - Mali
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
People/Culture: Dogon
Region/Country: Mali
Materials: Wood
Dimensions: Height 94 cm (on custom metal stand, included)
Dating: Early 20th century
Provenance: Ex French private collection
Condition: Age-consistent wear; minor losses, abrasions and age cracks here and there; surface polished by long use with rich, textured patina; stable overall — see photos.
Stand: Custom metal stand included
Description
A functional object elevated by time and use, this Dogon animal tethering post was originally planted in the ground to secure livestock. Carved in a subtly anthropomorphic idiom, it presents a rounded cylindrical head above a finely ringed neck, descending into a slender, sketched silhouette. The heavy wood bears a beautiful, deeply worked patina, the surface rhythm of rings and wear marks giving the piece a quiet, ritual presence typical of Dogon artistry.
Context
Among the Dogon, posts of this type punctuated daily and ritual life—use-driven forms that blur the line between utility and sculpture. Their material poetry lies in the evidence of handling, weathering and repair, which this example displays to compelling effect.
Highlights
Classic Dogon tethering post with anthropomorphic reading
Ringed neck, balanced volumes, rich patina
Early 20th c.; custom stand included
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
People/Culture: Dogon
Region/Country: Mali
Materials: Wood
Dimensions: Height 94 cm (on custom metal stand, included)
Dating: Early 20th century
Provenance: Ex French private collection
Condition: Age-consistent wear; minor losses, abrasions and age cracks here and there; surface polished by long use with rich, textured patina; stable overall — see photos.
Stand: Custom metal stand included
Description
A functional object elevated by time and use, this Dogon animal tethering post was originally planted in the ground to secure livestock. Carved in a subtly anthropomorphic idiom, it presents a rounded cylindrical head above a finely ringed neck, descending into a slender, sketched silhouette. The heavy wood bears a beautiful, deeply worked patina, the surface rhythm of rings and wear marks giving the piece a quiet, ritual presence typical of Dogon artistry.
Context
Among the Dogon, posts of this type punctuated daily and ritual life—use-driven forms that blur the line between utility and sculpture. Their material poetry lies in the evidence of handling, weathering and repair, which this example displays to compelling effect.
Highlights
Classic Dogon tethering post with anthropomorphic reading
Ringed neck, balanced volumes, rich patina
Early 20th c.; custom stand included
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Early 20th century
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dogon Tethering Post — Mali — Wood — H 94 cm — Early 20th c. — On custom stand
Height
94 cm
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