wristlet Dogon
Irons, Bronzes and Rituals in the Dogon Country
Dogon blacksmiths make bronzed objects often evoking the Nommo whose primary aspect was poison. In the art of forging metal, as in woodcarving, the blacksmith always reduces expression to the essential. Designed in a spirit of plastic sobriety, this bracelet characterizes this great art of Western Sudan.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 18 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bronze
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
Irons, Bronzes and Rituals in the Dogon Country
Dogon blacksmiths make bronzed objects often evoking the Nommo whose primary aspect was poison. In the art of forging metal, as in woodcarving, the blacksmith always reduces expression to the essential. Designed in a spirit of plastic sobriety, this bracelet characterizes this great art of Western Sudan.