Figural fragment ·  Mali, Dogon · ID: 3038248

Description

wood, rich reddish brown patina, remains of black paint, characteristic posture, the surface structure strongly marked by insect caused damage, both lower legs missing, metal base;
the actual function of the figure can not be determined. It might belong to the type of the “dege dal nda”, the so-called “sculptures of the terrace”. They are taken out of storage for the funerals of rich men and dressed and displayed on the rooftop terrace of the deceased. Present figure might as well belong to the type of the “vageu” figures.