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225.00 $
Dogon wood fetish of a bird, probably an ostrich or dyabu.
The hogon rides this large bird during initiation rituals and other important ceremonies.
Rich patina, some age cracks.
Mid 20th century – Collected in Mali.
Height: 23,5 cm (9 1/4″)
Weight: 250 grams (9 oz)
Reference: Art of the Dogon -The Metropolitan Museum of Art, (1988), p. 86-87
“Ostrich skins, with feathers intact, are spread out on the mud-brick platform in front of the hogon’s house, creating a seat appropriate for a person of his importance” (Griaule, 1938:7, n. 3; Dieterlen, 1982: 72-17)
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