DOGON STYLE FIGURES 2, MALI

 

 DOGON STYLE
Figure 22
12"
$200

The figures below have been SOLD and are left here for educational and research purposes.


DOGON STYLE
Figure 25
22"
SOLD

DOGON STYLE
Figure 27
19"
SOLD

DOGON STYLE
Figure 29
19"
SOLD

DOGON STYLE
Figure 31
17.5"
SOLD

Despite their appearance, these figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

DOGON STYLE FIGURES 2, Mali

Usually representing spirits, ancestors or the primordial couple, figures such as these were placed in shrines and treated with great respect. Through a wide range of style, scale, belief and function the couples depicted share a timeless, serene equality necessary to the continuity of their societies.

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