Standing female figure with receptacle
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Lot: 112
90.I Tribal Art and 90.II Contemporary Native American ArtStanding female figure with receptacle
Mali, Dogon
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Wyss, Basel, Switzerland | H: 23.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, encrusted patina, insect causded damage, acrylic base
The bowl as a symbol for the traditional role of women, whose task is, to provide their man with food. Presumably carved in order of a man/widower who asks his ancestors for sending him a traditional woman.
