Dogon Iron figure - Figure - Dogon - Mali

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Dogon iron figure, 16 cm high, 5 cm wide, 1 cm deep, made of iron, origin Mali, Dogon culture, estimated period 1850–1900, sold with stand, provenance Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris, in good used condition with small signs of age.

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The Dogon people live in a harsh environment on the edge of the Sahara. Farming is difficult there due to the poor soil and the scarcity of rainfall. Their beliefs are rooted in a complex cosmology that explains the perils of life and supernatural events.

Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris

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The Dogon people live in a harsh environment on the edge of the Sahara. Farming is difficult there due to the poor soil and the scarcity of rainfall. Their beliefs are rooted in a complex cosmology that explains the perils of life and supernatural events.

Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Title
Dogon Iron figure
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Iron
Ethnic group/culture
Dogon
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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