Dimitri André

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Excellent example of a Dogon dog for offerings to ancestors on both sides. Remnants of organic crustose patina. A longitudinal crack is visible, coinciding with the wood's natural grain, caused by dehydration and use.

Excelente ejemplar de perro Dogon para ofrendas con ancestros a ambos lados. Restos de pátina orgánica crustosa . Se observa una grieta longitudinal coincidente con la  veta natural de la madera provocada por la deshidratación y el uso.

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Dogon - Mali

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Dogon wooden sculpture from Mali, mid-20th century, used for ancestral offerings and sold with a stand; 16 cm high, 47 cm wide, in good condition and authentic, with organic crustose patina and a longitudinal crack.

Dogon - Mali

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Dogon wooden sculpture from Mali, mid-20th century, used for ancestral offerings and sold with a stand; 16 cm high, 47 cm wide, in good condition and authentic, with organic crustose patina and a longitudinal crack.

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