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Estimate €400 - €600
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Description
DOGON, Mali. Hard wood, dark, slightly oily patina. Found amongst the altars alongside anthropomorphic statues, this dog statue is used as a ritual object. 35 x 10 cm. (minor damage, restoration). Note: According to Jean Laude: ‘When the migrating Dogon arrived at the edge of the Bandiagara Escarpment, they came into conflict with the Tellem, who had jealously concealed the locations of the wells and water sources. Exhausted by their journey and parched by the drought, the Dogon saw one of their dogs running with wet paws. They then realised where the water source was and were able to drive the Tellem from the cliff.”
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About the sale AFRICA PRESTIGE
Auction location
Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM
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