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This Dogon statue of a woman standing carrying a child on her back and a calebasse is hermaphrodite and originates from the Dogon. The maternity figure represents one of the ‘mother’ or original founding primordial beings who gave the Dogon birth, also referred to as Nummo. The style is known as Bombou-Toro, which is characterized by slender proportions, with detailed and delicate features, and are believed to represent episodes from Dogon mythology.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 92 - H 20 and weight 6 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 beautiful hand-carved anthropomorphic figure comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali and is called Tugubele. It has preserved its authenticity, surface, and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Senufo people. This impressive representation depicts a mother nursing an infant. The sculpture is used to honor women and their maternal role in ceremonies and festivals of the tyekpa society, a social association among the Senufo peoples. The delicate infant is lying on his mother's lap, while the mother remains stoic. The head of the mother is rendered in a rather expressionistic fashion, with pronounced mouth, large eyes, and crestlike coiffure. Her slit eyes suggest a sense of introspection and serenity as she fulfills her maternal obligations. The surface of the figure is finished in a lustrous sticky patina, indicating the frequent application of oils as spiritual libations, but also to preserve the piece.
Made of 100% wood
Model is W 40 – H 93 and weight 6 kg.
This authentic carved wood artwork depict a maternity figure with protuding bust and beautiful scarification on the torso and belly. The carving originates from the Dogon tribe in Mali. Maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, commonly used as shrine figures. With its long neck, it evokes a hierarchical status and great dignity. The style figure depicts the ideals of beauty, fertility, commonly used as shrine figures. They were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 33 - H 104 and weight 6 kg.
This kneeling Maternity figure is a carved abstract bombou-torostyle and originates from the Dogon people of Mali. Dogon figures are predominantly associated with the ancestor cult. Carved for personal or family use, they commemorate the foundation of a community and are worshiped by the villagers. It is a stylistically very beautiful example, with some small and delicate, age-related cracks.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 66 H 17 and weight 2 kg.
This very large seated Female figure originates from the Dogon people of Mali. Dogon figures are predominantly associated with the ancestor cult. Carved for personal or family use, the piece commemorates the foundation of a community and is worshiped by the villagers. It is a stylistically very beautiful example, with some small and delicate, age-related cracks.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 113 - H 27 and weight 17 kg.
