Anthropomorphic figure, Mali, Dogon, Size: H: 29 cm (H: 11.4 inch), ID: 3045158

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Lot 109

91 Tribal Art Auction

Anthropomorphic figure · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3045158

sold EUR 350

Provenance

Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen, Germany

Size

H: 29 cm

H: 11.4 inch

Description

wood, thick encrusted sacrificial patina, base

Dogon sculptures serve as intermediaries between people and a variety of spirit beings, including gods and ancestors. They are the locus of prayer and sacrifice to obtain desires goals, such as children, crops, wealth, and health.

The object Anthropomorphic figure with the object ID 3045158 was last part of the auction 91 Tribal Art Auction at March 9, 2019 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 109 achieved a sales price of EUR 350.

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