Maternity figure - Statue - Dogon / Bamana - Mali

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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.

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.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon / Bamana
Title of artwork
Maternity figure
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
65 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
16 cm
United KingdomVerified
1026
Objects sold
100%
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