Standing female figure
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Lot: 158
88th Tribal Art AuctionStanding female figure
Mali, Dogon
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, Germany Friedrich Spengelin, Hannover/Hamburg, Germany |
H: 17.3 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
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.
