This is an interesting hand carved Dogon post / architectural element from Mali. This piece has three prongs that extend out from the top of the post as well as a person and an animal carved into opposite sides. This item stands 74 inches tall, weighs 80 pounds, and comes mounted to a custom tiered wood base.
Aged Dogon African Architectural Element 76.5″ on base – Mali
$1,200.00 $600.00
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| Type of Object | Post or staff |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 74" Post, 76.5" w/ Base |
| Width (Inches) | 12.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 13" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 80 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Possible minor imperfections and wear & tear, including but not limited to scuffing, cracking and minimal chipping. Possible previous repairs. See photos or inquire for more details. |
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About the Dogon People
The Dogon have become popularized for their ancient tales on human origins and extraterrestrial contact. According to legend, a race of beings called Nommo, came from the star system Sirius, thousands of years ago. The beings are said to have come to Earth and provided humans with knowledge. They gave the Dogon information about their solar system as well as our own. These same creatures also appear in Babylonian and Sumerian myths.
Oddly, the Dogon did have knowledge for centuries that were, until Galileo and his telescope, unknown to the Western world. They identified Jupiter’s moons and Saturn’s rings and knew that the Sun was the center of our solar system. They have stories about the big bang and other astronomical events. They had awareness about an invisible companion star orbiting Sirius that was unidentified until 1970. It baffles scientists to this day that an ancient race had knowledge of solar systems that cannot be seen without the help of high-powered telescopes.
Read more about the Dogon here.
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