Sculpture N'duleri AAA1185

A N'duleri sculpture linked to Dogon rituals

The N'duleri AAA1185 sculpture is a kneeling female figure from the Dogon tradition. This wooden piece offered by Versmissen originates from Mali and dates from the mid-20th century. It measures 20 x 19 x 74 cm and features a posture characteristic of figures once placed on altars inside homes.

In this context, these sculptures received sacrificial offerings and fulfilled sacred ritual functions. They also played a role in girls' education and funeral ceremonies. The figure thus combines human representation and cultural significance, reflecting the place these carved objects held in certain Dogon social and spiritual practices.

Details of the N'duleri AAA1185 sculpture

• Kneeling female representation
• Dogon origin from Mali
• Mid-20th-century wooden sculpture
• Dimensions: 20 x 19 x 74 cm
• Figure associated with household altars