Jonyeleni

This sculpture originates from the Dogon and is identified as being a ‘Jonyeleni / Do´Njelini’, a member of the Jo society, a woman’s and men’s initiation society among the Bamana. Carved from hardwood in the strict, clear, angular and angular abstracted ‘bombou-toro-style’ and originally probably black-brown.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 68 – H 20 and weight 2.9 kg.

This Small-scale female figure known as Jonyeleni or nyeleni originates from the artistic tradition of the Bamana people of Baniko region in Mali. The figures are an idealization of youthful feminine beauty. 

Made of 100% wood, dark brown patina.

Model is W 6 - H 61 and weight 1.5 kg.