Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 202

Dogon statue of a leaning old man — Dogon, Mali — African tribal art — Ref. 202

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Description

Evocative of wisdom and fertility, this wooden Dogon statue represents an old man with a thin body, seated in a leaning posture. The facial features, marked by age, are accentuated by a carved beard and a meditative expression. The leaning posture symbolises experience and the weight of time, while the exaggeration of genital features refers to Dogon beliefs concerning virility and the transmission of life. Carved with traditional craftsmanship, it bears incised details recalling ritual scarifications. The wear and deep patina testify to its age and probable ritual use.

Technical details

Availability
Unavailable
Type of piece
Statue
Category
Statues
Ethnic group
Dogon
Country
Mali
Materials
wood
Dimensions
H 42 × W 17 × D 16 cm
Weight
2,1 kg
Estimated dating
second half 20th c.
Laboratory test
Not tested
Reference
202