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Wed, Apr 5, 2023 05:30PM EDT
Lot 55

African Tribal Art "Leaning" Figures

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000

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African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali. Gracefully leaning couple, male and female. The Female carries a baby on her back. The Dogon say that the figures were magically seen in trees by Spiritual Leaders and described to the village Carver who then "liberated" the figures.

33H each (inches). Custom-made steel stands are included.

Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York

Condition

Very good condition.

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