DOGON PEOPLE

Dogon Maternity Statue

DOGON PEOPLE

Dogon Maternity Statue

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This old motherhood figure of Dogon is a fine work of art. It represents the mythical ancestor and symbolically the feminine ideals of beauty and fertility. This type of statue was generally used as sanctuary figures and was kept in a Binu sanctuary in the village, in order to ensure successful birth, fertility, and prosperity to the village.

It is made of carved wood. .

Length : 12.5 cm

Height : 54 cm

Width : 14.5 cm

Weight : 1,759 kg

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