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Bronze Cameleon, Dogon-Mali
Dogon Zoomorphic Iron forged sculpture depicting a cameleon. Dogon are famous for their small cast figures and objects, which despite their small size, express status, prestige, and power such as this hand-carved staff. Known for their art as well as their remarkable villages along the heights of the Bandiagara escarpment in Mali, Dogon art remains today some of the best known and most collected African art.
Made of 100% Brass / Bronze
Model is W 9 â H 27 and weight 0.3 kg.
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| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 27 cm |
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