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Ancestor sculpture - 塑像 - 诺莫 - Dogon - 马里 (没有保留价)
编号 83234223
编号 83234223
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Today you're bidding on an unique, original and hand-crafted masterpiece.
This artefact has received particular attention to detail by its maker, a Malian craftsman or "artisan". It was gifted to me during my stay in the Djenné region in Mali.
This statue is a Dogon ancestor/shepherd with a shield, riding a horse, mystical animal of the Dogon culture. It has always been stored inside a glass showcase.
MATERIAL: African bronze. Lost-wax casting process, dark brown/yellowish patina.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, originally from the Djenné region, in Mali (collected in situ).
SPECS: 18 cm height, 16 cm width. About 730 g.
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