DOGON MATERNITY FIGURE 8, MALI

Photographs © Tim Hamill

DOGON
MATERNITY FIGURE 8
31" high
$1200
SOLD

Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style., African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. The prevelance of the maternity theme testifies to the importance of women and children to the continuity of each people.

Despite its appearance this kneeling figure with one child shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold. Note there is a piece missing on the left arm.

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