Description
carved wood, the forked support above a depiction of a female carved in releif with the arms held to the side, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
157cm tall
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, France
Chester Jones, London
Note:
These distinctive supporting columns held the roof beams of the Togu Na, the open sided structure which forms the primary meeting place for Dogon men. The roof was kept low to keep the interior cool but also to force all those within to sit, keeping discourse civil and calm.