Miniature figure
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Lot: 119
101st AuctionMiniature figure
Mali, Dogon
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Demba Fofana, Bamako, Mali (1979) Bernhard Jäger, Frankfurt a. M., Germany |
H: 5.5 inch |
400 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, pigment remains, encrusted patina, base
Presumably from the possession of a magic priest, who kept a large number of such small figurines in a special bag and used them for various ritual purposes.
