Maternity figure - Statue - Dogon / Bamana - Mali

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Selected by Dimitri André

Maternity figure Dogon / Bamana figure Mali ex private collection, UK Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style, African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action. Many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. The prevelance of the maternity theme testifies to the importance of women and children to the continuity of each people.

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Maternity figure - Statue - Dogon / Bamana - Mali

Maternity figure

Dogon / Bamana figure
Mali

ex private collection, UK

Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style, African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action. Many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. The prevelance of the maternity theme testifies to the importance of women and children to the continuity of each people.

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Selected by Dimitri André

Estimate € 500 - € 650

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