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A Dogon Shrine Idol

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Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African Art: A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

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Ancient Dogon Shrine Idol, African Art: A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example a

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A Very Old Dogon Shrine Idol with encrusted surface: A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base a

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Tall Slender Old Dogon Shrine Idol Ex William Postar: A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

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Old Dogon Shrine Idol: A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

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A Dogon Shrine idol with Iron disc shaped adornment: A carved wooden ancestor spirit idol with hand hammered iron discs and spikes attached as part of the magic "regalia". Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.The sculpture measures 11 inches tall.

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Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surface: This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a stylized ancestor with a well weathered and encrusted surface, sugges

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A Dogon Nommo Shrine Idol: This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor shown praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall stylized form and s

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A Dogon Ancestor Shrine Idol: A carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized features and ironwork imbedded into the head as a "ritual" charge. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The idol measures 21 inches tall.

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Old Dogon Iron Shrine idol, African Art: A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

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Ancient Dogon Female Shrine Idol: Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

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A Dogon Ancestor Shrine Idol: Carved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas Na

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Dogon Nommo Shrine Idol: A carved wooden effigy with hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture measures 12.25 inches tall on display stand

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Ancient Dogon Tellem Shrine fetish Ex Leonard Kahan: A very rare ancient Pre-Dogon peoples shrine idol with a heavily encrusted surface of offerings. The Tellem were the mysterious ethnic group who inhabited the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali between the

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A Pair of Old Dogon Sculptures, African Art: This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

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A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Nooter Collection.: A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

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A Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 inches tall on its custom display stand. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Good, very well worn and weathered

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A Dogon Shrine Idol

Name: A Dogon Shrine Idol
SKU: 174287628
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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