altar statue - Dogon - Mali

Sculpture - Dogon - Wood - Mali.

Dogon altar statuette depicting a female figure standing upright.
The subject has no face.
Her head is made of eight vertical rows symbolizing the Nommo, between two circular platforms.
The upper platform could be used for offerings and sacrifice to promote the circulation of nyama that animates living beings.
Dark wood, beautiful patina.
The object is in good condition despite its antiquity.