California Estates Auction Sunday May 1st
By Clark's Auction Company
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May 1, 2022
56 Old El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States
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Join Clark's for an auction of Native American Jewelry, African & Papua New Guinea Masks & Statuary, Mid Century Modern, Modernist Sculptures, and Many Fine Collectibles
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LOT 196:
Extremely Large Dogon Wood Carved Standing Vessel
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Start price:
$
280
Estimated price :
$500 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Extremely Large Dogon Wood Carved Standing Vessel
Tall African Dogon Carved Wooden Lidded Statue. Base Tag Reads: Dogon Stool Of Mali, Symbolic That Rulers Used BodiesOf Slaves Often As Seats, Normally Caryatid. Lid Tag Reads: Carved For The Priests Of The Dogon Of Mali, Were Made To ContainMeals Of Mutton And Donkey Meat, Eaten Ritually At Harvest Time, Priest Is Mounted On His Donkey On The Cover, Pattern On Barrel On Bowl Could Symbolize The Ripe Fields Of Millet. Approximately 43.8125H x 10.6375W x 10.875D in.
