Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 171
Dogon couple — Dogon, Mali — African tribal art — Ref. 171
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Description
Couple standing on a sphere, a central cosmic symbol in Dogon mythology. The slender figures, carved in old wood, reflect duality and harmony, fundamental values of this culture. The back-to-back posture expresses balance between genders, while the sphere evokes the universe or the earth. This piece, used during rituals or as a votive element, testifies to the link between the spiritual and everyday life. Raw patina, angular style, rare and symbolic work.
Technical details
- Availability
- Unavailable
- Type of piece
- Statue
- Category
- Statues
- Ethnic group
- Dogon
- Country
- Mali
- Materials
- wood
- Dimensions
- H 95 × W 20 × D 27 cm
- Weight
- 9,3 kg
- Estimated dating
- second half 20th c.
- Laboratory test
- Not tested
- Reference
- 171