Thinker
Dogon · Mali
Reference: BRN-93
View 1 of 2 · Press the image to enlarge
- Material
- Bronze, lost wax.
The figure of the thinker, in different positions, is frequent in the small statuery in bronze dogon. This type of statuette used to be slicing the…
Enquire about this objectPhotographs (2)
Full original description
The figure of the thinker, in different positions, is frequent in the small statuery in bronze dogon. This type of statuette used to be slicing the molten metal onto a small stone. They were placed in the holes of Bandiagará's fault in the manner of exvotees. The man, sitting on his legs, appears thoughtful as he rests his head on his left hand. The right hand rests on the ground. Note the dimension of the torso and the right hand with respect to the rest of the body. Greenish patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
Google Maps is loaded only when you press the button.
Attributions, dates and accounts come from the preserved catalogue. They do not constitute certification of authenticity or provenance. An object’s presence on this website does not mean it is available for sale.
