FIGURE D'ANCÊTRE SCULPTÉE - DOGON, MALI / CARVED ANCESTRY FIGURE - DOGON, MALI
Description française:
FIGURE D'ANCÊTRE SCULPTÉE EN BOIS
Grande figure d'ancêtre sculptée en bois dur. L'expressions du vusage aux yeux clos est sévère, les mains sont jointes au nivieau du nombril, caché. Bois clair trs dense à patine brun clair. Faille longitudinale et traces de termites au niveau de la tête.
Dogon, Mali
Dimensions : 32 x 6.5 x 5.5" (incluant la base)
English description:
ANCESTRY FIGURE CARVED IN WOOD
Large ancestor figure carved from hardwood. The expression of the vusage with closed eyes is severe, the hands are clasped at the level of the navel, hidden. Very dense light wood with light brown patina. Longitudinal fault and traces of termites at the head.
Dogon, Mali
Dimensions: 32 x 6.5 x 5.5" (including base)
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Description française:
FIGURE D'ANCÊTRE SCULPTÉE EN BOIS
Grande figure d'ancêtre sculptée en bois dur. L'expressions du vusage aux yeux clos est sévère, les mains sont jointes au nivieau du nombril, caché. Bois clair trs dense à patine brun clair. Faille longitudinale et traces de termites au niveau de la tête.
Dogon, Mali
Dimensions : 32 x 6.5 x 5.5" (incluant la base)
English description:
ANCESTRY FIGURE CARVED IN WOOD
Large ancestor figure carved from hardwood. The expression of the vusage with closed eyes is severe, the hands are clasped at the level of the navel, hidden. Very dense light wood with light brown patina. Longitudinal fault and traces of termites at the head.
Dogon, Mali
Dimensions: 32 x 6.5 x 5.5" (including base)
