Statue - Dogon - Mali
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The bronze Dogon statue from Mali, titled "Statue", measures 58 cm high, 20 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition and without a stand.
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Bronze statue - Dogon – Mali
This bronze sculpture draws inspiration from the art of the Dogon people, mainly settled in the Bandiagara Cliff region of Mali. Known for the richness of its sculptural heritage, Dogon art is distinguished by stylized forms, strong expressiveness, and great symbolic power. In this interpretation, the influence of Giacometti's sculptural language is expressed by a slender silhouette and a search for verticality, creating a dialogue between African heritage and artistic vision.
Made in bronze, this statue presents an elongated figure with purist volumes, where the lines seem stretched and directed upward. The deliberately restrained treatment of the details accentuates the impact of the posture and the presence of the work. Overall it conveys an impression of inner movement and poetic tension, reinforced by the delicacy of the composition. Both decorative and expressive, this piece naturally fits into a collection of art or into an interior that favors a contemporary aesthetic.
Bronze statue - Dogon – Mali
This bronze sculpture draws inspiration from the art of the Dogon people, mainly settled in the Bandiagara Cliff region of Mali. Known for the richness of its sculptural heritage, Dogon art is distinguished by stylized forms, strong expressiveness, and great symbolic power. In this interpretation, the influence of Giacometti's sculptural language is expressed by a slender silhouette and a search for verticality, creating a dialogue between African heritage and artistic vision.
Made in bronze, this statue presents an elongated figure with purist volumes, where the lines seem stretched and directed upward. The deliberately restrained treatment of the details accentuates the impact of the posture and the presence of the work. Overall it conveys an impression of inner movement and poetic tension, reinforced by the delicacy of the composition. Both decorative and expressive, this piece naturally fits into a collection of art or into an interior that favors a contemporary aesthetic.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Statue
Height
58 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
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