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A powerful vintage African Dogon four-ancestor figure altar from Mali. Hand-carved from a single thick block of hardwood, this ritual altar panel features four standing figures in high relief, conjoined at the head by a crested top — a form associated with Nommo ancestral imagery in Dogon tradition, though specific ritual attribution cannot be confirmed.
The piece has a heavily weathered, encrusted patina overall, with natural wood splits and age-consistent losses that give it real presence and character. Fully self-standing on its integrated carved base — reads as strong primitive sculpture from across a room.
Details:
• Origin: Mali, Dogon-style
• Material: Hand-carved hardwood
• Dimensions: 16”H x 8”W x 3”D
• Condition: Vintage wear, natural splits and losses consistent with age (see photos)
• Provenance: From a Los Angeles collection
