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20th C. African Dagari Wood Standing Abstract Figure

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West Africa, Burkina Faso, Dagaaba people / Dagari language speakers, ca. 1930 CE. A fascinating anthropomorphic wooden figure, representing some of the most abstract forms of African art from the early twentieth century. The figure is hand-carved, with an elongated triangle form. Its long legs meet at a small waist with a drilled, deeply convex cavitiy on one side and a form that suggests the figure is wearing a loincloth. Above the legs, the torso is long and cylindrical, towering over the rest of the figure, and topped by a phallic-looking, rounded head with a pointed chin and no other discernible facial features. The shapes of the feet and waist mirror that of the head. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2" L x 9.5" W x 36" H (5.1 cm x 24.1 cm x 91.4 cm); height on stand: 36.75" (93.3 cm)

Dagari figures represent abstract ideals; hence their abstract forms. They are designed to look mysterious and brooding, because they commune with a world beyond human comprehension or even sight. Each figure like this one is carved to be kept inside a small chamber built into a family dwelling, placed upon an altar. Its role was to protect the home from any misfortune or illness. In exchange, it could demand offerings - food and sacrifices - and also demand additional figures to be placed beside it, leading to an accumulation of similar sculptures in the home. The proliferation of sculptures in turn demonstrated the wealth of the family.

Provenance: private Boston, Massachusetts, USA collection; previously Group 2 Gallery, Brussels, Belgium

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Encrusted patina from use and age. Small losses to bottom of feet.

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20th C. African Dagari Wood Standing Abstract Figure

Name: 20th C. African Dagari Wood Standing Abstract Figure
SKU: 58364853
Price: 20000 USD
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