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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
Price: 435.75 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 800 USD-1200 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 139
Title : 19Th C. African Dogon Wood Standing Female Figure
Size : Not specified
Condition report : Wood has cracks from age on its surface, with very small possible loss to the back of the legs. Nice patina from weathering and handling.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Clearance Sale - Ancient / Ethnographic Art
Sale date : 01 Feb 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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