Fall Discovery and Fine Art
Oct 14, 2020 (your local time)
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Oil paintings, watercolor paintings, ink sketches and mixed-media artworks by or attributed to major internationally known artists, along with a strong presentation of pieces by regionally recognized artists. Artworks are from estates and collections in the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K. and Europe.
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LOT 15:

African Dogon Maternal African Sculpture

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Start price:
$ 1,200
Estimated price:
$1,200 - $3,600
Auction house commission: 35%
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African Dogon Maternal African Sculpture
This impressively scaled (29" High) depiction of a vessel-bearing woman shows a traditional hair style and also a beard. On her back is a female child. Its estimated age is late 19th century (Circa 1875).

Over centuries, the Dogon people of Mali in West Africa have developed a highly recognizable style of sculpture. Many of their figures illustrate their belief that all people are born with attributes of both sexes, and represent the hermaphroditic silhouettes of their ancestors, the Tellem.

Themes found throughout Dogon sculpture include bearded figures with male and female attributes, and women bearing vessels on their heads.

Dogon sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly kept in the houses of families and in sanctuaries.

This piece will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
29" x 7.5" x 7.5"
Private collection, Massachusetts
The heavy wood has desiccated with age, showing a slightly raised grain. It has an overall patina, traces of ritual libations, and also signs of handling.
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.
Condition: The heavy wood has desiccated with age, showing a slightly raised grain. It has an overall patina, traces of ritual libations, and also signs of handling.
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.

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