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Abstract primitive head Fragment of a Dogon Sculpture."

$1,781.97
£1,324.69
€1,500
CA$2,451.19
A$2,730.57
CHF 1,440.33
MX$33,109.01
NOK 18,323.11
SEK 17,069.14
DKK 11,425.10

About the Item

A beautifully patined Dogon fragment of a head sculpture. Because of its natural wear perhaps even being more abstract and natural. As African art inspired the European modernist movement their general image became part of the collective art history reference frame. When seeing this example artist like Modigliani immediatly come to mind. But because the wood is playing out a important role in itself it seems almost to be made by nature itself.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vosselaar, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2023338852662

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