Dogon Statue, Mali
1 200€
Stunning male effigy standing on a circular base, bent legs, elongated folded arms, hands resting on the knees, body stretched forward. The angular shoulders and the cylindrical torso draw a geometric volume counterbalanced by a plump buttocks. The beautiful face inscribed in a helmet-shaped head, is dominated by an arrowhead nose, almond-shaped eyes, a small protruding mouth and hemmed ears. The sculpture is covered with a very beautiful dry and crusty patina, resulting from the multiple libations made with millet beer and shea butter.
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Origin
Ex French collection
- Dimensions: H 53cm
- Epoque: circa 1950
- Ethnie: Dogon
- Matériaux: Bois, patine de libations
- Pays: Mali