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This type of circular pendant representing a sun refers to an ancient and complex passage of the Dogon cosmogony, at a time when light was given to men through 10 suns. It is relatively rare in western collections. The sun symbol identification that is sometimes made seems to be foreign rather than a Dogon interpretation.
Made of 100% Brass / Bronze
Model is W 8 - H 2 and weight 0.3 kg.
This Dogon bronze figure depict a man with a beard in a seated position. The figure has a circular body decorated with tribal figurations and may represent an ancestor or equally a Nommo, one of the eight Dogon primordial figures created by God. The bronze is cast over the stone from the important ancestors' memorial site. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture. A rare, museum quality authentic artifact in excellent antique condition.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg."
This Dogon bronze figure depict a man with a beard in a seated position. The figure has a circular body decorated with tribal figurations and may represent an ancestor or equally a Nommo, one of the eight Dogon primordial figures created by God. The bronze is cast over the stone from the important ancestors' memorial site. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture. A rare, museum quality authentic artifact in excellent antique condition.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg."
This Dogon bronze figure depict a man with a beard in a seated position. The figure has a circular body decorated with tribal figurations and may represent an ancestor or equally a Nommo, one of the eight Dogon primordial figures created by God. The bronze is cast over the stone from the important ancestors' memorial site. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture. A rare, museum quality authentic artifact in excellent antique condition.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg."
This Dogon bronze figure depict a man with a beard in a seated position. The figure has a circular body decorated with tribal figurations and may represent an ancestor or equally a Nommo, one of the eight Dogon primordial figures created by God. The bronze is cast over the stone from the important ancestors' memorial site. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture. A rare, museum quality authentic artifact in excellent antique condition.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg."
This Dogon bronze figure depict a woman in a kneeling position. The figure has a circular but flat body with spiky breasts. Her face reveals a couple of protruding lips, and on her head she has a neatly ethnic hairstyle. The figurines are decorated with tribal figurations and may represent fertility or maternity. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg.
This Dogon bronze figure depict a woman in a kneeling position. The figure has a circular but flat body with spiky breasts. Her face reveals a couple of protruding lips, and on her head she has a neatly ethnic hairstyle. The figurines are decorated with tribal figurations and may represent fertility or maternity. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg.
This Dogon bronze figure depict a woman in a kneeling position. The figure has a circular but flat body with spiky breasts. Her face reveals a couple of protruding lips, and on her head she has a neatly ethnic hairstyle. The figurines are decorated with tribal figurations and may represent fertility or maternity. These figures were placed on a family altar or kept in the village priest’s shrine where they would have offerings that were meant to infuse them with life force and to assist humans on earth to intercede with the deities. These unique figurines are molded using the basic method of lost-wax casting that has been widely practiced on the African continent for several hundred years prior to the arrival of the first western visitors. This is an impressive piece of art that is seldom seen in Dogon sculpture.
Made of 100% Bronze.
Model is W 5 – H 12 and weight 0.35 kg.
This small antique bell, cast in the form of a dome comes from Benin. Tribal bells were used for a variety of purposes, such as proclaiming a sacred presence as well as a neutralizing hostile or harmful forces. Bells were used as tools of communication, as portable instruments for conveying important messages, and as a form or currency. The predominant method employed by the Edo in creating objects like the Bells, called âlost-wax casting, does not permit for a mold to be used more than once, a fact which accounts for the idiosyncrasies and lack of exact copies in known examples of Benin bronzes. Using the bells and rattle stuffs to call the ancestorâs spirit, the oba offered sacrifices to him and to the earth on the altar.
Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.
Model is W 9 â H 19 and weight 0.1 kg.
This handcrafted hairpin with a zoomorphic 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 / BronzeModel is W 3 - H 16 and weight 0.2 kg
This elaborately carved vessel was used to hold food consumed during the investment rituals of Dogon religious and political leaders known as hogon. Hogon are the high priests of the cult of Lebe, the first Dogon ancestor to die, whose body was miraculously transformed into a snake after his death. Associated with regeneration and renewal, the cult is charged with maintaining the earth's fertility and ensuring the protection and well-being of Dogon society. This vessel's large size and visual elaboration indicates the hogon's importance within the life of a Dogon community.
Made of 100%Â Brass / Bronze.
Model is W 8â H 14 and weight 0.3 kg.
