Standing figure · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3040945
Hans Reinmöller, Ratingen, Germany (1991)
Description
wood, greyish brown patina, partly encrusted, in a striking gesture this figure raises its arms to cover its face, slightly dam., missing part (base), abrasion of paint, cracks, pedestal;
figures showing this gesture are frequently referred to as images of “Dyougou Serou”, said to be a character from Dogon myth who committed incest with his mother, the earth, and who therefore hides his face in shame.
The object Standing figure with the object ID 3040945 was last part of the auction 85th Tribal Art Auction at March 4, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 132 achieved a sales price of EUR 600.
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Comparing literature
Ezra, Kate, Art of the Dogon, New York 1988, p. 62, ill. 21