This Dogon style statue is a very curious piece of artwork. The figure is seated in a crisscross position with what looks like a spoon in his hand. The figure appears to be a male but was carved with breasts. Hermaphroditic sculptures are common in Dogon artwork. The piece measures 20.5 inches tall and weighs 7 pounds. The right arm is broken in a section and there are large cracks and scuffing throughout. Please inspect photos carefully.
| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 20.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 5.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 7 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Right arm broken. Large cracks. Wear and tear throughout. |
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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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