No. 93639608

Baobab - Dogon - Mali (No Reserve Price)
No. 93639608

Baobab - Dogon - Mali (No Reserve Price)
A symbol of great longevity, the baobab is a sacred and magical tree in the Dogon country. It integrates life, from birth to death. In the Dogon country, this tree is above all a place of meeting and discussion in a village or a point of reference for the traveler or the shepherd as represented here. A man is sitting at the foot of the tree and resting from work in the fields. Several birds can be seen on the foliage. This piece is a testament to the artistic talent of the Dogon goldsmiths. The main method used by the Dogons to create objects such as this one is called "lost wax casting", and each piece is unique.
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