Kneeling figure ·  Mali, Dogon · ID: 3039754

Description

wood, blackish brown sacrificial patina, min. dam., right breast missing, insect caused damage, base;
the kneeling posture is a common theme in Dogon art, especially in sculptures of women. Dogon women assume this kneeling pose at funerals, as a sign of grief and gratitude to the deceased for a productive life.

The object Kneeling figure with the object ID 3039754 was last part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction at February 27, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 275 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,000.

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