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Description : **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Dogon culture, ca. late 19th to mid- 20th century CE. A pair of cast brass figures of a man and woman, in a seated position and holding beverage cups in their hands. The woman kneels with the cup held at her waist, and her torso is nude, with a prominent belly button, elongated breasts, and linear scarification or tattoo marks. The man is bearded and wears a waist cloth and necklace. Dogon figures are used in religious ceremonies and sacrifice, serving as magical items that demonstrated the great skill of the blacksmith, a figure that wielded prestige in Dogon society Size: 1.5 L x 1 W x 4.4 H (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 11.2 cm) Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177295
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