Large Dogon Ritual Idol, African Tribal Art
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large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose, note the wonderful face, form and incized and raised linear designs. The figure has hand hammered iron ritual adornment as well. This image has a well weathered and worn surface, note the eroded base.A very interesting and strong example of Dogon Arts. The figure measures 28.5 inches tall. ( 30.75 inches tall on professional custom display stand.)
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Fair, weathered
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Large Dogon Ritual Idol, African Tribal Art
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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Item located in BRIGANTINE, NJ, us$70 shipping in the US
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