Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures
Twin Wooden Figures

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A pair of twin or joined stylised wooden figures (possibly part of a head mask) made by the Dogon tribe of the Bandiagara area, Mopti Region, Mali. The twin figures are seated side by side. One has pointed breasts and one has a flat criss-crossed hatched chest. Probably made for the tourist trade.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Bournemouth

Title

Twin Wooden Figures

Medium

wood

Measurements

H 46.5 x W 26.5 x D 17.5 cm

Accession number

BORGM:1986.27 BORGM

Acquisition method

bequeathed by Miss G. L. Sherrin, 1973

Work type

Statue

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