Dogon – Wooden ancestral figure – Mali – 45 cm – African tribal art - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
A remarkable wooden sculpture of a standing human figure, originating from the Dogon culture in Mali, West Africa.
The sculpture is characterized by an elongated, abstract form and a striking posture of the arms. The stylized proportions and restrained expression give the object a powerful, archaic appearance.
The Dogon are known for their rich sculptural tradition, in which wooden figures play an important role in religious, ceremonial, and ancestral practices.
The sculpture is said to have been hand-carved from a single piece of wood and rests on a hexagonal pedestal.
The wood shows a dark patina, signs of use, and cracks from drying, which contribute to the character of the object.
Specifications
Cultural description: Dogon
Country of origin: Mali
Type: Standing figure / ancestral figure
Material: Carved wood
Height: 45 cm (excluding pedestal)
Width: 7 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 660 grams (including pedestal)
Pedestal: Hexagonal
Signature: Unsigned
Period: 20th century
Condition
Good used condition, with signs of aging and wear, drying cracks and patina. The exact age has not been determined.
The photos are part of the description.
A characterful wooden sculpture for collectors of African art and lovers of abstract, traditional sculpture.
A remarkable wooden sculpture of a standing human figure, originating from the Dogon culture in Mali, West Africa.
The sculpture is characterized by an elongated, abstract form and a striking posture of the arms. The stylized proportions and restrained expression give the object a powerful, archaic appearance.
The Dogon are known for their rich sculptural tradition, in which wooden figures play an important role in religious, ceremonial, and ancestral practices.
The sculpture is said to have been hand-carved from a single piece of wood and rests on a hexagonal pedestal.
The wood shows a dark patina, signs of use, and cracks from drying, which contribute to the character of the object.
Specifications
Cultural description: Dogon
Country of origin: Mali
Type: Standing figure / ancestral figure
Material: Carved wood
Height: 45 cm (excluding pedestal)
Width: 7 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 660 grams (including pedestal)
Pedestal: Hexagonal
Signature: Unsigned
Period: 20th century
Condition
Good used condition, with signs of aging and wear, drying cracks and patina. The exact age has not been determined.
The photos are part of the description.
A characterful wooden sculpture for collectors of African art and lovers of abstract, traditional sculpture.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dogon – Wooden ancestral figure – Mali – 45 cm – African tribal art
Authenticity
Original/official
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