Standing figure - Mali, Dogon
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wood, greyish brown patina, partly encrusted, in a striking gesture this figure raises its arms to cover its face, slightly dam., missing part (base), abrasion of paint, cracks, pedestal;
figures showing this gesture are frequently referred to as images of "Dyougou Serou", said to be a character from Dogon myth who committed incest with his mother, the earth, and who therefore hides his face in shame.
H: 31 cm, H: 12,2 inch
Provenance:
Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris, France
Hans Reinmöller, Ratingen, Germany (1991)
Lit.: Ezra, Kate, Art of the Dogon, New York 1988, p. 62, ill. 21
Continent: Africa
figures showing this gesture are frequently referred to as images of "Dyougou Serou", said to be a character from Dogon myth who committed incest with his mother, the earth, and who therefore hides his face in shame.
H: 31 cm, H: 12,2 inch
Provenance:
Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris, France
Hans Reinmöller, Ratingen, Germany (1991)
Lit.: Ezra, Kate, Art of the Dogon, New York 1988, p. 62, ill. 21
Continent: Africa
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Standing figure - Mali, Dogon
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