Standing Figure with yo domino (Curved Staff)

Accession Number
2015/2.120

Title
Standing Figure with yo domino (Curved Staff)

Artist(s)
Dogon

Artist Nationality
Dogon (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
late-19th century - early-20th century

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
23 ¾ in x 4 ½ in x 5 ½ in (60.33 cm x 11.43 cm x 13.97 cm);2 ¼ in x 6 in x 4 in (5.72 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm);26 in x 6 in x 4 in (66.04 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Nicholas and Elena Delbanco

Physical Description
Male figure with bent knees holding an L-shaped tool. The figure is mounted on a wooden base.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
ancestors
communication (function)
deities
shrines (structures)

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