Yo Domolo Staff - Dogon - Mali - African Sculpture
DOGON, MALI.
Yo Domolo walking stick in dark patinated wood.
Carved and notched, MALI.
Emblem of the YONA society, "Ritual Thieves," carried on the shoulder or in the hand. It is used by the thieves caste who practice ritual theft during funerals.
Wood with a beautiful dark brown patina.
The back of the handle is carved with a series of figures, while the openwork butt suggests a stylized horse's head.
Indigenous repair.
H. 70 cm
Yo Domolo walking stick in dark patinated wood.
Carved and notched, MALI.
Emblem of the YONA society, "Ritual Thieves," carried on the shoulder or in the hand. It is used by the thieves caste who practice ritual theft during funerals.
Wood with a beautiful dark brown patina.
The back of the handle is carved with a series of figures, while the openwork butt suggests a stylized horse's head.
Indigenous repair.
H. 70 cm
500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1729274
Availability: In stock
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