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Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surface

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Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surface

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Description

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, suggesting many many layers of sacrificial matter poured onto the figure as offerings. This is the type of sculpture sometimes found in cave shrines with generations, sometimes centuries of offerings. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Mounted to a wooden base.

Condition

Fair, eroded, loss to one leg long ago

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Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surface

Name: Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surface
SKU: 77440221
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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