Statue - Dogon - Mali

The Dogon statues with raised arms, originating from the cliffs of Bandiagara in Mali, embody a deep spiritual and cosmogonical dimension. Carved in dense wood, these figures are distinguished by their iconic posture: arms extended toward the sky, symbolizing a prayer, an invocation, or communication with the deities and ancestors. Their stylized features, often angular, and their elongated bodies reflect an aesthetic that is at once austere and expressive.

These statues play a central role in rituals related to fertility, the protection of harvests, or funeral ceremonies. They often represent mythical ancestors, such as the Nommo, divine beings who are the founders of Dogon culture. Placed on altars or used during masked dances, they serve as mediators between humans and the invisible world, reinforcing social cohesion and the transmission of traditional knowledge.

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