Maternity
Dogon · Mali
Reference: MTR-23
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- Height
- 36 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
The statue of pregnant African woman, although she has not yet had other children, is considered maternity. This figure appears sitting on the classic dogon stool,…
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Full original description
The statue of pregnant African woman, although she has not yet had other children, is considered maternity. This figure appears sitting on the classic dogon stool, holding his thick belly with arms and hands. Little ponytail behind the head. Brown laterite patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 10 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
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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