Dogon figure - Dogon - Mali
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Dogon figure, a wooden sculpture from Mali belonging to the Dogon culture, dating to the late 18th century, measuring 35 cm high by 9 cm wide by 10 cm deep, in excellent condition and sold with its stand, provenance: Pierre Langlois Collection, Paris and Jean Roudillon Collection, Paris.
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Dogon artist's ability to rearrange the human body to create a structured composition of geometric elements is epitomized by this figure. A
The central cylinder constitutes both the torso and seat; perfectly symmetrical L-shaped arms project in opposite directions from its midpoint to depict the
bent legs and arms
This figure raises its arms to cover its face. Since interpretations of this gesture based on Dogon myth have proved to be problematic, a more
Accurate meaning may perhaps be found by examining the gestures of everyday and ritual life among the Dogon.
Grieving Dogon women, like people all over the world, bury their faces in their hands at funerals (Griaule, 1938: 281). Dogon figures are often
placed on family ancestral altars (vageu), and it is possible that some may express the idea of mourning for the deceased relative through the
Gesture of covering the face. It has been suggested that kneeling female figures may similarly convey the family's grief.
Pierre Langlois Collection, Paris
Jean Roudillon Collection, Paris
Seller's Story
Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google TranslateDogon artist's ability to rearrange the human body to create a structured composition of geometric elements is epitomized by this figure. A
The central cylinder constitutes both the torso and seat; perfectly symmetrical L-shaped arms project in opposite directions from its midpoint to depict the
bent legs and arms
This figure raises its arms to cover its face. Since interpretations of this gesture based on Dogon myth have proved to be problematic, a more
Accurate meaning may perhaps be found by examining the gestures of everyday and ritual life among the Dogon.
Grieving Dogon women, like people all over the world, bury their faces in their hands at funerals (Griaule, 1938: 281). Dogon figures are often
placed on family ancestral altars (vageu), and it is possible that some may express the idea of mourning for the deceased relative through the
Gesture of covering the face. It has been suggested that kneeling female figures may similarly convey the family's grief.
Pierre Langlois Collection, Paris
Jean Roudillon Collection, Paris
Seller's Story
Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Dogon figure
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 18th century
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
10 cm
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