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Large Dogon Seated Maternity Figure
Ref: 7249
An impressive piece, larger than it appears on these photos, these were altar piece used in ceremony associated with the earth mother, it has plaited coiffure and scarification marks to the torso and arms, it is Dogon and from the neighbouring tribes of either Wakara or Bamana. From private collection.
Mail early to mid-20th cent.
H: 74cm (29.1in)
W: 22cm (8.7in)
D: 24cm (9.4in)
£690
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