Bidspirit auction | Dogon Standing Female Figure, Mali,

Dogon Standing Female Figure, Mali, Mid-20th Century - Tall and slender Dogon female figure carved from dense, dark hardwood with elongated proportions, downward gaze, and high-domed coiffure. The figure’s stylized anatomical form—broad shoulders, conical breasts, and narrow waist—reflects traditional Dogon abstraction associated with fertility and ancestral reverence. A deep, worn patina and age fissures attest to ritual handling and exposure. 23 in. H × 5 ½ in. W × 4 in. D Condition: Natural wear and age cracks; small losses to one arm and foot; stable surface patina consistent with age.