Ancestor - Dogon - Mali
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Ancêtre, a bronze Dogon sculpture from Mali dating to the late 20th century, measuring 19 cm high, 9 cm wide and 9 cm deep in good condition.
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Bronze Ancestor - Dogon – Mali
This bronze sculpture is inspired by the art of the Dogon people, established mainly in the region of the Bandiagara Cliff in Mali. Renowned for the richness of their artistic heritage, the Dogon have developed a sculptural language characterized by stylized forms, balanced compositions, and strong expressiveness. Representations of human figures hold an important place in their artistic tradition and testify to a know-how passed down through generations.
Made in bronze, this ancestor figure presents a harmonious silhouette and meticulously worked details that highlight the quality of the modeling. The balanced volumes and the figure's stance give the whole a remarkable visual presence. The sobriety of the shapes and the finesse of the execution emphasize the richness of Dogon artistic inspiration. Both decorative and expressive, this sculpture naturally finds its place in an art collection or in an interior that favors a contemporary aesthetic.
Bronze Ancestor - Dogon – Mali
This bronze sculpture is inspired by the art of the Dogon people, established mainly in the region of the Bandiagara Cliff in Mali. Renowned for the richness of their artistic heritage, the Dogon have developed a sculptural language characterized by stylized forms, balanced compositions, and strong expressiveness. Representations of human figures hold an important place in their artistic tradition and testify to a know-how passed down through generations.
Made in bronze, this ancestor figure presents a harmonious silhouette and meticulously worked details that highlight the quality of the modeling. The balanced volumes and the figure's stance give the whole a remarkable visual presence. The sobriety of the shapes and the finesse of the execution emphasize the richness of Dogon artistic inspiration. Both decorative and expressive, this sculpture naturally finds its place in an art collection or in 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
Ancestor
Height
19 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
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