Zemanek-Münster

Standing figure "nommo"

Mali, Dogon
not available anymore
Provenance
Jacky & Jean-Luc André, Paris, France
Yann Ferrandin, Paris, France
Size
H: 30,5 cm
H: 12.0 inch

Description

wood, encrusted greyish brown patina, elongated body, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
the theme of upraised arms is related to a number of mythical elements. The “nommo” ancestor lifts his arms up to the sky to beg for rain or forgiveness.


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