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Curiosities, Objects de Vertu and a Selection of African Art. In partnership with Baias Arte. sessione unica
Wednesday 18 June 2025 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)
A fine African altar with female figures
A fine African altar with female figures
Mali -Dogon people
Carved wood with rich dark patina. The piece shows eight highly stylized female figures arrayed around a central column. The purpose of such objects is not entirely clear, but probably they were involved in ritual functions as altars for ancestors.
H cm 45