Standing figure ·  Mali, Dogon · ID: 3040945

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.

Littérature comparée

Ezra, Kate, Art of the Dogon, New York 1988, p. 62, ill. 21