DOGON, MALI
WOOD, PIGMENTS, HEIGHT 82CM

Dogon art is very versatile. Dogon people residing West of the traditional cliff dwellings have been influenced by the Bambara and Bobo for many years which is evident in the features of this statue with its crested coiffure, angular body configuration, hanging ears which are pierced to hold metal rings, and other finer details quite unrelated to pure Dogon tradition.