SKU: 128957
Dogon Iron Scale Mali
Height: 21.0
Width: 3.5
Depth: 1.0
Width: 3.5
Depth: 1.0
$49.00
$98.00
Description
The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, in West Africa, south of the Niger bend, near the city of Bandiagara and in Burkina Faso. The population numbers between 400,000 and 800,000. They speak the Dogon languages, which are considered to constitute an independent branch of the Niger-Congo language family.
The Dogon are best known for their religious traditions, mask dances, wooden sculpture, and architecture. The past century has seen significant changes in the social organization, material culture, and beliefs of the Dogon, partly because Dogon country is one of Mali's major tourist attractions.
Height (In) 21.0
Width (In) 3.5
Depth (In) 1.0
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Approximate Age: Unknown
People: Dogon
Country of Origin: Mali
Material
Material: metal
Condition
Damage/Repair: Surface wear, rusting.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.