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Description : African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali: Tellem Ancestor Figure, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Carved wood with encrusted libations and dark overall patina. The figure's arms are raised in a gesture of spiritual appeal, its pendulous breasts indicate that it represents an elder, Jewelry on the arms and neck indicate wealth and prestige, Scarification marks on the cheeks, breasts and torso show ideals of beauty, and the bent legs provide the figure with an animated quality, as if dancing. Figures such as this were placed in shrines and venerated with libations and sacrifices. The figure itself represents a Dogon ancestor, the pose of upraised arms references the Tellem (the people who preceded the Dogon in their area of Mali.) Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York Dimensions: 30.25H
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Estimate (low-high) : 2000 USD-2500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 113
Title : Tellem Figure
Size : 30.25H
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer.
Condition report : Good condition. Heavy patination of libations, minor abrasions and chips (the right eye is chipped), some old desiccation cracks. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/e5-z12PC8Tk NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer.
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Sale title : African Tribal Art
Sale date : 19 May 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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