Lot 70317

70317: An Ancient Dogon Figure Mali, c. 1400-1600 AD

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An Ancient Dogon Figure Mali, c. 1400-1600 AD Fragmentary figure, missing legs, columnar torso with arms bent and hands to hips, suggestion of female breasts, the head still showing facial features, large lips and ears. A headdress with a shallow concavity at top. Mounted to a base. Provenance: David Serra, Barcelona, Spain. His inventory sticker on underside of base. Height: 13 ½ inches, including base HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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70317: An Ancient Dogon Figure Mali, c. 1400-1600 AD

Name: 70317: An Ancient Dogon Figure Mali, c. 1400-1600 AD
SKU: 178009611
Price: 1500 USD
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