Standing female figure
· Mali, Dogon
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ID: 3043212
not available anymore
Provenance
Boris Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, GermanyFriedrich Spengelin, Hannover/Hamburg, Germany
Size
H: 44 cm
H: 17.3 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, slightly dam., cracks, abrasion of paint, 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.