A stone sculpture - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

This stone sculpture from the Dogon people of Mali reflects a rich sculptural heritage linked to a complex spiritual and social culture. The Dogon are renowned for their symbolic carvings in wood and stone, often representing ancestors, mythical beings, or cosmological concepts. Stone sculptures are particularly respected for their permanence and association with ritual significance. Dogon art usually exhibits stylized human or animal forms, sometimes abstracted to convey spiritual meanings. Sculptures like this contribute to the understanding of Dogon worldview, ancestor worship, and social structure. Collectors admire Dogon stone sculptures for their craftsmanship, symbolic depth, and the role they play in one of West Africa's most distinctive cultural traditions.