Bronzes

This rare small pot with figural lids originate from Dogon, and dates . Atop the lid is a seated figure that represent an (idealistic) portrait of the deceased. The vessels were used in secondary burial rituals by the Dogon.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 6 – H 14 and weight 0.4 kg.

This iron forged neckrest originates from the Dogon Tellem people in Mali. Headrests such as this were used as burial gifts or quite possibly the headrests used by the deceased was buried with the deceased as it is done in some other parts of Africa. The Dogon, who do not now use headrests, attribute them to the Tellem, former inhabitants of the region from the 11th to the 16th centuries. Buria caves contained many objects that were offered as gifts for the dead : bowls, potteries, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and iron staffs. Headrests may have been objects of high status, because only a few caves contained them.

Made of 100% Iron.

Model is W 12 – H 15 and weight 0.2 kg.

The piece featured here is a deeply carved wood spear head in a bamboo shaft from the Dogon tribe in Mali. The spear head is carved of heavy dense wood and shows bars or barbs down one side. The head would remove from the shaft. The most notable weapons were made using a long wooden sheath and a metallic head as well as the bow and arrows and shields often made from animal hide. Spears were leaf shaped with along wooden shaft.The weapons consisted of spears and special javelins.Sometimes these were attached to a long string so that, after spearing an enemy, the spear could be pulled back again and used once more.

Made of 100% Iron, bamboo.

Model is W 4 – H 103 and weight 0.6 kg.

The piece featured here is a deeply carved wood spear head in a bamboo shaft from the Dogon tribe in Mali. The spear head is carved of heavy dense wood and shows bars or barbs down one side. The head would remove from the shaft. The most notable weapons were made using a long wooden sheath and a metallic head as well as the bow and arrows and shields often made from animal hide. Spears were leaf shaped with along wooden shaft.The weapons consisted of spears and special javelins.Sometimes these were attached to a long string so that, after spearing an enemy, the spear could be pulled back again and used once more.

Made of 100% Iron, bamboo.

Model is W 4 – H 103 and weight 0.6 kg.

Beautifully hand carved figural Nommo Amulet originating from the Dogon people of Mali. According to Dogon thought, copper shares the essence of Nommo, a mythological being that represents order, purity, fertility, and life. They are supposed to protect the wearer.Small in scale but large in personality, these amulets, bracelets, rings, and pendants deserve close examination as a significant Dogon artistic tradition.The identity between the Nommo and the blacksmith creates a bond and an identity that gives the blacksmith special powers which include the ability to call down rain so important in Dogon life.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 8 – H 12 and weight 0.3 kg.

This handcrafted hairpin with a female figure abstract is a handsome example of Dogon art; and as such, presents a style that greatly influenced the art of the West. It was used as an hair ornament and jewelry. A superb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of Bandiagara in the Mopti region. Certain researchers investigating the Dogon have reported that they seem to possess advanced astronomical knowledge.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 1 – H 14 and weight 0.2 kg.