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Pair of African Mali 20th Century Bronze Dogon Male Female Ancestor Figures

$1,500per set
£1,143.24per set
€1,306.80per set
CA$2,110.41per set
A$2,311.88per set
CHF 1,216.89per set
MX$27,592.94per set
NOK 15,512.21per set
SEK 14,180.50per set
DKK 9,761.55per set

About the Item

PAIR of African Mali 20th Century bronze Dogon male and female stylized ancestor figures using the lost wax process.They both share identical hair styles, alluding to the mythic pairing of the primordial Nommos, their ancestors. The female is seated with 2 children at her side. (PRICED AS PAIR) female: 3.25" W x 3 D x 11.25" HT. Some losses on the male.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL69031stDibs: LU977947277452

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