DOGON, Mali.
DOGON, Mali. Hardwood, dark, slightly oily patina. Found on altars alongside anthropomorphic statues, this dog statue is used as a ritual object. 35x10 cm. (minor damage, restorations). Note: According to Jean Laude: “When the migrating Dogon arrived at the edge of the Bandiagara Escarpment, they came into conflict with the Tellem, who had jealously concealed the locations of the wells and water sources. Exhausted from their journey and parched by the drought, the Dogon saw one of their dogs running with wet paws. They then realized where the water source was and were able to drive the Tellem from the cliff.”
DOGON, Mali. Hardwood, dark, slightly oily patina. Found on altars alongside anthropomorphic statues, this dog statue is used as a ritual object. 35x10 cm. (minor damage, restorations). Note: According to Jean Laude: “When the migrating Dogon arrived at the edge of the Bandiagara Escarpment, they came into conflict with the Tellem, who had jealously concealed the locations of the wells and water sources. Exhausted from their journey and parched by the drought, the Dogon saw one of their dogs running with wet paws. They then realized where the water source was and were able to drive the Tellem from the cliff.”
