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Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal Art

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A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture, African Tribal Art: A Finely carved wooden shrine idol depicting an ancestor with highly stylized arms and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The wooden sculpture measures 12 inches tall.

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Miniature Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African Art: A Diminutive carved wooden ancestor in stylized form with a deep well handled surface patina. The figure measures 5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New

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Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal Art

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This is a fascinating vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring 2 Male and 2 female ancestors, all "bound" together in a circle. This image relates to the Nommo myth, how Nommo came from the Star sirius and when he landed, he divided into a male and female couple, and then again into 2 couples. The sculpture is well weathered and worn and has a encrusted and weathered surface.A very interesting and strong example of Dogon Arts. The figure measures 21.5 inches tall.

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fair, heavily eroded

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Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal Art

Name: Dogon Nommo Ancestor sculpture, African Tribal Art
SKU: 71100699
Price: 140 USD
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