A large and important Dogon Hermaphrodite Figure.
Niongom style, Mali, wood, 73 cm high,16th to 19th century. The dynamic figure with bent, open worked legs, stylised phallus and turned, curved, elongated body with breasts shows an abstract head with beard. A rich, weathered, reddish brown patina with partial encrustation. (VJ)
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Viennese privat collection.
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Niongom style, Mali, wood, 73 cm high,16th to 19th century. The dynamic figure with bent, open worked legs, stylised phallus and turned, curved, elongated body with breasts shows an abstract head with beard. A rich, weathered, reddish brown patina with partial encrustation. (VJ)
Provenance:
Viennese privat collection.
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