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THBDogon male figure housepost, 19th / 20th c.
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LiveOct 1, 2016 - Oct 2, 2016
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- Lot Description
A male figure house support post. Mali, Dogon. Late 19th to early 20th century. 85 1/2"h X 32"w X 12"d.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: "At least one togu na (meaning ﾓgreat shelterﾔ) can be found in every Dogon village, functioning as a meeting place for the male elders of the community. The togu na is an open structure consisting of a thatched roof supported by a series of vertical posts. The posts, such as this one, are generally carved to depict females or, as is the case here, males that, through the representation of exaggerated genitalia, symbolize fertility and therefore the future of Dogon society. This post, like most, is about five and a half feet tall, and the low-hanging roof would typically require the men to sit when inside. This important architectural element therefore embodies the values of secrecy, community, and shelter that are important to Dogon culture." artic.edu - Shipping Info
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