Description:

West African, Mali, Dogon culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A sculptural ceremonial storage container, carved from wood, featuring two stacked bowls intended for holding grain or food during rituals. The upper bowl is topped by a nude female figure, symbolic of fertility, while the lower bowl rests on three legs positioned on the domed lid of the larger vessel. In Dogon culture, female fertility is a prominent theme, which is reflected in the depiction of the woman on this vessel. These containers were traditionally used in ceremonies that bestowed the title of hogon - a spiritual leader - upon a chosen individual. As a guardian of Dogon religious practices, the hogon oversaw fertility and marriage rites, hence the incorporation of the female figure in the design of the vessel. Size: 7.5" Diameter x 27" H (19 cm x 68.6 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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#189421

  • Condition: Small piece on upper vessel is reattached to the rim with visible break lines. Cracks and stable pressure fissures throughout. Large crack across the lower vessel basin. Losses and chips to figure. Nice patina throughout.

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