Walking stick - Wood - Seated Dogon statue

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Statut assis dogon, a wooden sculpture from Mali in the Dogon tradition, dating from 1970–2000.

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The blacksmith’s legs and arms were serpentine. In the shock of the arrival, his limbs broke, and that is how the elbows and knees of men appeared. This statue represents the first men capable of working thanks to their well-defined joints.

The blacksmith’s legs and arms were serpentine. In the shock of the arrival, his limbs broke, and that is how the elbows and knees of men appeared. This statue represents the first men capable of working thanks to their well-defined joints.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 g
Title additional information
Seated Dogon statue
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
67 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1970-2000
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