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The sculpture depicted is a Nommo figure, a central element of Dogon mythology. The Dogons, living mainly in the Bandiagara … Read more The sculpture depicted is a Nommo figure, a central element of Dogon mythology. The Dogons, living mainly in the Bandiagara cliffs region of Mali in West Africa, have a rich and complex cosmology, where the Nommo play a leading role. The Nommo are considered ancestral beings, often described as aquatic and androgynous spirits, and are associated with the creation and organization of the universe. See less
- Dimensions
- 35.43ʺW × 7.09ʺD × 29.53ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
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