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Description : Western Africa, Mali, Dogon people, ca. early 20th century CE. A slender wooden figure standing on short legs, with an overhanging chest and shoulders, as well as a prominent overhanging phallus. The head is dome-shaped, mimicking the phallic form, with low relief features and small, drilled eyes. There are remains of encrusted black pigment over much of the surface. 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: 2.5 W x 14.45 H (6.4 cm x 36.7 cm), 15.55 H (39.5 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-estate of Helena & Ladislas Segy 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. #132290
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Estimate (low-high) : 1000 USD-1500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 36B
Title : West African Dogon Wood Figure - Ex Segy
Size : 2.5 W x 14.45 H (6.4 cm x 36.7 cm), 15.55 H (39.5 cm)
Condition report : Encrusted patina on surface of figure. Small losses to legs.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Ethnographic / Asian / Ancient Art
Sale date : 10 May 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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