Dogon knife
Old African knife of Dogon origin, in Mali.
This traditional piece of art from the famous Bandiagara Cliffs ethnic group shows quite a bit of wear. The old rusty blade is surmounted by a classic figure of Dogon art: a woman with large breasts, serene face, arrowhead nose.
Ancient Dogon statuary is among the most famous in African tribal art.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Stand
- Condition
- Excellent
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Old African knife of Dogon origin, in Mali.
This traditional piece of art from the famous Bandiagara Cliffs ethnic group shows quite a bit of wear. The old rusty blade is surmounted by a classic figure of Dogon art: a woman with large breasts, serene face, arrowhead nose.
Ancient Dogon statuary is among the most famous in African tribal art.