Dogon Couple Figure Statue OLD African Sculpture Mali

An Exquisite Early Dogon Seated Primordial Couple Statue Encrusted Patina
Antique Tribal Art - African Sculpture - Mali

Collected from the: Dogon peoples of the western plateau in Mali, West Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigment, oil, custom wood stand
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 16.75" height, 6.75" width, 4.75" depth, 18.25" total height on 5.5" x 8" base
Weight: 6.15 pounds with stand
Condition: Exquisite! This important, museum quality specimen hails from a prestigious Houston collection - no breaks or repairs. Superb signs of age and wear from authentic tribal use, minute age cracks test stable, wear-exposed wood displays significant patination, fine encrustation indicative of sacrificial ritual libations, burnished ever-so-slightly oily surface condition at ears, faces, shoulders, outer arms and thighs, and base - exactly w human hands would have held the piece - suggests frequent handling. Custom wood stand would benefit from retouching, but is also easily removed should you prefer to display this couple on their own. Clearly a favored early altar figure, make special note of the sublime facial expressions and surface condition - absolutely gorgeous !

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