Fragmentary figure · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3033531
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Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch
Description
wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, black paint remains, stylized head with simplified facial features, drilled pupils and forehead crest, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion, on base;
presumably depicting a protective spirit, who received offerings from individuals and the village community. .
The object Fragmentary figure with the object ID 3033531 was last part of the auction 70th tribal art auction at September 8, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 207.
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