Dogon figure
Bronze statues and statuettes are known in African Dogon art in particular. The miniature figurine offered here features a Hogon spiritual leader recognizable by his beard, in a seated position turning towards the world of the ancestors to make a decision.
This is a piece from the collection of African art constituted by Hugues Dupriez, passionate about African cultures who visited numerous villages in several countries as part of his investment in the development of agricultural techniques among small farmers. .
Following his death in 2020, his children decided to auction off the collection and donate the profits to the perpetuation of their father's work. A catalog of the collection is available here.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bronze
- Country
- Origin
- Hugues Dupriez collection, Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Bronze statues and statuettes are known in African Dogon art in particular. The miniature figurine offered here features a Hogon spiritual leader recognizable by his beard, in a seated position turning towards the world of the ancestors to make a decision.
This is a piece from the collection of African art constituted by Hugues Dupriez, passionate about African cultures who visited numerous villages in several countries as part of his investment in the development of agricultural techniques among small farmers. .
Following his death in 2020, his children decided to auction off the collection and donate the profits to the perpetuation of their father's work. A catalog of the collection is available here.