Statue Bombou Toro - Dogon - Mali

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Description from the seller

Statue - Dogon - Wood - Mali - 60 cm.

Large Dogon Bombou Toro masculine statue from the Bandiagara region.
The figure stands upright on a multi-tiered stand, hands resting on the thighs.
It wears a tall headdress, a beard, a necklace of large beads, and a series of bracelets.
Scarifications on both sides of the face.
A quiver appears on its back.
The brown, dark patina, crackled in places, shows the piece’s age.
It measures 60 cm and is in good condition.

Statue - Dogon - Wood - Mali - 60 cm.

Large Dogon Bombou Toro masculine statue from the Bandiagara region.
The figure stands upright on a multi-tiered stand, hands resting on the thighs.
It wears a tall headdress, a beard, a necklace of large beads, and a series of bracelets.
Scarifications on both sides of the face.
A quiver appears on its back.
The brown, dark patina, crackled in places, shows the piece’s age.
It measures 60 cm and is in good condition.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Statue Bombou Toro
Height
60 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1765 g
Provenance
Private collection
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