Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 173
Dogon ceremonial pot — Dogon, Mali — African tribal art — Ref. 173
Description
This Dogon ceremonial pot, measuring 145 cm high, is an exceptional piece. Decorated with finely carved snakes, crocodiles and lizards, it symbolises regeneration, strength and transformation. Equipped with a lid, it was used during sacred rituals to contain offerings, relics or sacred substances. This type of piece, charged with symbolism, reflects the importance of the links between the spiritual and earthly realms in Dogon culture. Its imposing size testifies to its role in major ceremonies.
Technical details
- Type of piece
- Statue
- Category
- Statues
- Ethnic group
- Dogon
- Country
- Mali
- Materials
- wood
- Dimensions
- H 145 × W 30 × D 30 cm
- Weight
- 21 kg
- Estimated dating
- second half 20th c.
- Laboratory test
- Not tested
- Reference
- 173