 Figure 41 26", $600 |
 Figure 43 17", $600 |
 Figure 44 34", $500 |
 Figure 42 16.5", $300 |
Figure 41 26", $600 |
Figure 43 17", $600 |
Figure 44 34", $500 |
Figure 42 16.5", $300 |
 Figure 45 SOLD |
 Figure 47 SOLD |
 Figure 46 SOLD |
DOGON, FIGURES 3, Mali
Usually representing spirits, ancestors or the primordial couple, figures such as these were placed in shrines and treated with great respect by the Dogon ancestor cult. Through a wide range of style, scale, belief and function the figures depicted share a timeless, serene equality necessary to the continuity of Dogon society.
The figures with the face hidden by the hands are images of "Dyougou Serou" from Dogon mythology, who hides his head in shame,
Despite their appearance, these figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
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