Female Statue
Dogon · Mali
Reference: EFM-51
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- Height
- 75 cm
- Material
- Wood
Women are a symbol of social life as they are the essential link in the lineage, the backbone of the family and often an essential element…
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Full original description
Women are a symbol of social life as they are the essential link in the lineage, the backbone of the family and often an essential element in the transmission of inheritance and, always, the protective element of children. Breast milk is not only a food of life, it is the sap that carries out the transmission of fundamental human values. In many cultures, women are the depository of tradition and the safeguarding of genealogies. He is often, divine, healer and connoisseur of the mysteries of nature clothed with great magical powers. The African woman, and especially the mother, is far from the image of her in the West.
This type of statue represents notable deceased women and is the subject of family cults. This statue presents a strong erosion due to the time elapsed.
Further technical information
- Width
- 16 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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