A fine Dogon janiform figure, Mali

the back-to-back figures with cubistic features; label 'ROS6' on bottom of base; crusty grey brown patina.

John J. Klejman, New York
Acquired from the above in 1977

Bruce Museum of Arts and Science, Greenwich, Connecticut, Three African Traditions: The Art of the Dogon, Fang and Songye, January 31 - April 18, 1999
C. W. Post Art Gallery, Greenvale, New York, African Sculpture: The Shape of Surprise, February 17 – March 30, 1980

Bruce Museum of Arts and Science (ed.), Three African Traditions: The Art of the Dogon, Fang and Songye, Greenwich, 1999, p. 17, cat. 19
Susan M. Vogel, African Sculpture: The Shape of Surprise, New York, 1980, p. 43, cat. 6 (unillustrated)

Good condition overall. Old loss to one leg (of four) with patina developed over. Minor areas of old insect damage.
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