A Dogon Shrine Sculpture
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Description
A Carved wooden shrine effigy in a highly stylized form with well weathered surface patina, large pointed head, traditional style ears and overall style, and surrounded by 6 small ancestor images.Such carved wooden idols are kept on personal and village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Measures 12.25 inches tall. Provenance: A Private Pennsylvania collection.
Condition
Well weathered and eroded
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A Dogon Shrine Sculpture
Estimate $300 - $500
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