Small kneeling figure · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3037126
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Size
H: 15,5 cm
H: 6.1 inch
Description
wood, encrusted brown patina, remains of pigments, closed contour, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
the kneeling posture assumed by this figure is a common theme in Dogon art, especially in sculptures of women. Dogon women assume this kneeling pose at funerals, as a sign of their grief and of gratitude to the deceased for a productive life.
The object Small kneeling figure with the object ID 3037126 was last part of the auction 77th tribal art auction at June 28, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 149.
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