Standing female figure
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Lot: 111
90.I Tribal Art and 90.II Contemporary Native American ArtStanding female figure
Mali, Dogon
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Schlag, Brussels, Belgium | H: 22.4 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
Figures of this type are called "dege dal nda", "sculptures of the terrace" and were stored in the house of the "hogon". They are taken out of storage for the funerals of rich men and dressed and displayed on the roof top terrace of the deceased.
Ezra, Kate, Art of the Dogon, New York 1988, p. 53
