Dogon Statue Mali

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Dogon statues have always attracted collectors with their refined, geometric, almost cubist design, I admit I am also very fond of them! This one is a good example, everything is straight line, square and triangle fitting together to create this harmonious and perfectly successful representation of a revered female ancestor. It bears a significant black, crusty and greasy patina, a sign of an important sacrificial libation, millet flour, beer, chicken blood... The pretty headdress is well detailed and the ventral scarifications remain visible under the patina. The peaceful face turned towards the sky, the breasts, symbol of earthly nourishment, are very developed, the navel, symbol of the link to the mother and therefore to the earth, is prominent (and this is no coincidence). Height 65 cm with its beautiful base, some cracks and cracks especially on the base.