Figure féminine · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3043212
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Provenance
Boris Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, GermanyFriedrich Spengelin, Hannover/Hamburg, Germany
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.