altar statue - Dogon - Mali
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Description from the seller
Mali
Dogon
Weathered wood
Height: 310 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 65 mm
Geographic and cultural origin
• People: Dogon.
• Region: Falaises de Bandiagara, Mali.
• stylistic characteristics: The piece displays the essential codes of Dogon statuary. It features a slender silhouette, roughly carved geometric shapes, a trunk marked with chevron scarifications on the abdomen, and a simplified ovoid head almost merged into the mass. The wood shows significant surface erosion, typical of objects that have spent many years in rock niches or on outdoor altars.
Usage and ritual gesture
• The raised-arms gesture: This is one of the most famous and powerful themes in Dogon art. This gesture of devotion and supplication is a ritual prayer for rain, indispensable to the survival of millet crops in the Sahelian zone. By extension, it symbolizes the unbreakable link between the sky (the creator god Amma) and the earth.
• The Nommo and Tellem myth: Historically these figures are associated with the Nommo spirits (the mythical twin stewards of water and cosmic order) or with the Tellem ancestors, the people who occupied the cliffs before the Dogon arrived in the 14th century. The Dogon often retrieved and integrated statues predating their own cult.
• Altar function (Dege): These statuettes were placed by elders or priests on family or communal altars (the Binu). They served as a spiritual contact point to honor the clan’s ancestors, ensure their benevolence, and solicit the fertility of women as well as the abundance of crops.
Fast and protected shipping. Parcels are sent with a tracking number. Delivery in France takes 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union via Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide.
We speak english.
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Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateMali
Dogon
Weathered wood
Height: 310 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 65 mm
Geographic and cultural origin
• People: Dogon.
• Region: Falaises de Bandiagara, Mali.
• stylistic characteristics: The piece displays the essential codes of Dogon statuary. It features a slender silhouette, roughly carved geometric shapes, a trunk marked with chevron scarifications on the abdomen, and a simplified ovoid head almost merged into the mass. The wood shows significant surface erosion, typical of objects that have spent many years in rock niches or on outdoor altars.
Usage and ritual gesture
• The raised-arms gesture: This is one of the most famous and powerful themes in Dogon art. This gesture of devotion and supplication is a ritual prayer for rain, indispensable to the survival of millet crops in the Sahelian zone. By extension, it symbolizes the unbreakable link between the sky (the creator god Amma) and the earth.
• The Nommo and Tellem myth: Historically these figures are associated with the Nommo spirits (the mythical twin stewards of water and cosmic order) or with the Tellem ancestors, the people who occupied the cliffs before the Dogon arrived in the 14th century. The Dogon often retrieved and integrated statues predating their own cult.
• Altar function (Dege): These statuettes were placed by elders or priests on family or communal altars (the Binu). They served as a spiritual contact point to honor the clan’s ancestors, ensure their benevolence, and solicit the fertility of women as well as the abundance of crops.
Fast and protected shipping. Parcels are sent with a tracking number. Delivery in France takes 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union via Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International to the rest of Europe and worldwide.
We speak english.
mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
altar statue
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
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