This is the rating and price for 19Th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Female Figure

Description : **Originally Listed At $450** Western Africa, Mali, Dogon people, ca. early 20th century CE. An enigmatic, hand-carved wooden figure of a woman, standing nude and possibly pregnant, with her hands down at her sides and her legs bent slightly as if she is seated. Her face has round, incised eyes that may be a slightly later addition than the rest of the carved figure, her nose is long and thin, ending in flared, detailed nostrils. She has a jutting mouth with wide lips. Her torso is emphasized, below a very long neck, her legs, in contrast, are short and thin. The Dogon are well known for their masks and wooden figurative art. A figure like this one may represent an ancestor, whose worship is a major component of Dogon religion. Size: 3.85 W x 24.25 H (9.8 cm x 61.6 cm), 27.3 H (69.3 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #124246
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