Dogon Nommo Sculpture, African Art

This is a wooden sculpture of a Nommo couple, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface. The figure represents Nommo ancestors teaching the Dogon peoples how to Pray

This is a vintage wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a female ancestor holding her hands to the heavens in a prayer for rain and

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

This is a fascinating vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring 2 Male and 2 female ancestors, all "bound" together in a circle.

This is an interesting contemporary sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A Wooden shrine figure representing 4 ancestors with arms raised to the heavens to pray to the star Sirius. The

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Carved wooden image of 4 ancestors with hands in the air, shown in stance known to be a prayer for rain, often to the s

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor male & female couple shown seated and praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood wit

This is a very large and heavy wood sculpture of an Old man , or village elder / Hogon from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood and having an ob

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

A Diminutive carved wooden ancestor in stylized form with a deep well handled surface patina. The figure measures 5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New

A stunning sculpture of a group of ancestors carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with well weathered surface and some obvious decay. The wood is so hard that it must have taken some time to

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

A Lovely and charming vintage wood carving featuring a classic Dogon mother holding her child, with stylized face and form, long lip or chin plug, also some incised tribal designs as well as a serene

This is a fantastic tall ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthetic. The statu

Large carved wooden ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, mali, West Africa. Consisting of 6 ancestor images, all joined together under a top piece and showing some obvious age, weathering and we

A vintage ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with elongated neck and abstract style. The statue features a highly stylized female form, incised designs, a

This is a stunning vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Featuring a female ancestor idol grinding millet with a morter and pestle, along with a child on her back and seated o

African Dogon Wood Mask, Mali. Dogon art is primarily sculpture. Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms. Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly h

Dogon Wood Staff, Mali. Dogon art is primarily sculpture. Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms. Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly hidden f

A Tall slender carved wooden shrine idol, likely a 19th century example or earlier. The sculpture is shown with hands to the air in an act of prayer to the star sirius, possibly for rain. There is a N

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

A fine older carved wooden effigy of a Horse and Rider. Such equestrian sculptures represent the "Hogon" or Village chief / elder and his stature among the tribe. A wonderful older example with some w

A well weathered and decayed Horse and Rider sculpture from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 22.5 inches tall.

This is a very nice older example of the Dogon Equestrian art works from Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, featuring a tall and noble warrior with bow and quiver.