Description:

Western Africa, Mali, Dogon people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A striking carving of a woman, made from tropical hardwood, depicted nude with excellent carved details. The figure is highly abstract and carved as if seated, with her legs bent and her feet resting on a pedestal. She holds something V-shaped on her lap and her long, thin arms are decorated with relief bangles that rise from the wrist to the elbow. Her torso is similarly long, with her belly button and breasts carved. Her face includes an ornament below the chin, a long nose, and sunken eyes; her head is topped by a crest. Remains of pigment are visible on her body. 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: 6.2" W x 29.25" H (15.7 cm x 74.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Pearson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA

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  • Condition: Weathering and inactive insect damage to wood, including some losses to the crest at the top of the head and a crack running down the face as well as losses to the pedestal. Large crack on side of body has been repaired, with repairs well done and difficult to see. Deposits on surface with some preserved pigment.

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