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Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African Art

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Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African Art

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This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial scars and shown seated on a small traditional stool, suggesting possible use as a personal ancestral shrine idol associated with family lineage and ancestor worship. The figure measures 18.5 inches tall.

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Fair, well handled

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Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African Art

Name: Old Dogon Seated Female Ancestor , African Art
SKU: 77440548
Price: 200 USD
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