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A Dogon Twin Female Shrine Sculpture

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A carved wooden double female effigy with weathered surface and signs of handling. This sculpture measures 12 inches tall. Well weathered and worn, suggesting possible use as a shrine object. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Reportedly field collected by Adama Ouoloquem, Bamako , Mali in the 1960-80's. Also a private Washington DC collection.

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Fair, well handled

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A Dogon Twin Female Shrine Sculpture

Name: A Dogon Twin Female Shrine Sculpture
SKU: 168592027
Price: 60 USD
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