Dogon Altar Statue From Mali

Superb carved wooden board representing an androgynous character called TELLEM, Dogon from Mali Height 82cm for a width of 22cm plus base delivered withVery thick sacrificial patina inlaid in the wood somewhat eroded by ageThis statue represents the great ancestor of the "Tellem" with both arms raised in imploration, palms turned forwardMythical hermaphrodite character, the head wearing a beard and a dignitary's headdressTwo characters (male and female) sculpted in the round on either side of the navelA well-pronounced chest.Beautiful collector's itemfree shippingworldwide

7 500 €