African tribal art - Dogon ancestor figure

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African tribal art - Dogon ancestor figure

Name: African tribal art - Dogon ancestor figure
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: GJOBRUBIIO
Price: 450 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

450 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Former Belgian private collection

Sober Dogon ancestor statue from Mali. The grainy patina of the statue shows minimal erosion and crazing.
The majority of Dogon statues are carved to order by specific families, although they may also be the object of worship within the community as a whole. The exact functions of these statues remain largely unknown, but Dogon religious rites are organized around four main cults. There is the Lebe cult, associated with fertility and placed under the spiritual authority of the Hogon. Then there's the Wagem, a cult dedicated to the ancestors and led by the patriarch. The Binou is a cult that evokes the spirit world and is overseen by the Binou priest. Finally, the mask society is linked to funerals. These cults occupy a significant place in the religious life of the Dogon, often coexisting with Islam in their region.

Piece accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Dogon
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Mali
Width (cm)	7
Height (cm)	41
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	PA6