Sculpture N'duleri AAA866

Kneeling female figures, such as the one shown here, traditionally found their place on altars inside Dogon dwellings to accommodate sacrificial offerings. They played a ritual and sacred role, both in girls' education and in funeral ceremonies. This wooden sculpture, dating from the middle of the 20th century and originally from Mali, has dimensions of 20x18x82.5 cm, constituting a unique piece full