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Dogon Figure

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Late 19th to Early 20th Century. An amazing loved, tribal used and appreciated female figure from the Dogon people of Mali. Missing a forearm. Patina has been tested. Provenance is from a dealer in San Francisco. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues. We ship in house and do what we can to ensure the shipping costs are as reasonable as possible.

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10 x 2.25 x 2.5 in

Dogon Figure

Lot 0005

Estimate $85-$200Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Mar 25, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

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