African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali. Gracefully leaning couple, male and female. The Female carries a baby on her back. The Dogon say that the figures were magically seen in trees by Spiritual Leaders and described to the village Carver who then "liberated" the figures.
33in H each. Custom-made steel stands are included.
This Authentic African Tribal Sculpture has been examined by Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy and is approximately 140 years old. A certificate of the examination will accompany the artwork.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York
Dimensions: See Description
Condition
Very good
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