Protective Fetish - Dogon - Mali

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Protective Dogon fetish statuette from Mali, made of forged iron and leather, 57 cm high, no stand, in good condition.

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Statuette - wrought iron - leather - Dogon - Mali - 57 cm.

Anthropomorphic Dogon fetish consisting of an iron frame, covered with fabrics, pieces of bone and leather, and adorned with a few cowrie shells.
Old sacrificial patina of organic and plant-based materials.
This kind of fetish was intended to protect a family or an entire village.
It is in good condition.

Statuette - wrought iron - leather - Dogon - Mali - 57 cm.

Anthropomorphic Dogon fetish consisting of an iron frame, covered with fabrics, pieces of bone and leather, and adorned with a few cowrie shells.
Old sacrificial patina of organic and plant-based materials.
This kind of fetish was intended to protect a family or an entire village.
It is in good condition.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Iron (wrought), Leather
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Protective Fetish
Height
57 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
7 cm
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Objects sold
98.81%
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