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Ancient Dogon Maternity Sculpture

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This is a very rare and old carved wooden Mother and child sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. An incredible eroded example featuring a Mother with child on her back, the arms of the female come down to small spindle remains and her hands meet in front of her abdomen. The entire sculpture is incredibly eroded and worn, suggesting centuries of exsposure to the elements while stored in the cliffs of Bagindgarra. The statue measures 18.5 inches tall (21 inches tall on custom wooden base. 17th-19th century.

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