Mother and Child Sculpture

A Dogon depiction of mother and child

The Mother and Child AAA870 sculpture offered by Versmissen is a maternal figure in natural wood from the Dogon tribe in Mali. Dating from the 20th century, it measures 25 × 26,5 × 114 cm. Its composition brings mother and child together in a vertical, original and personalised depiction centred on the parental bond.

Dogon sculptures could serve as centres for prayers and offerings, taking the form of altars intended to strengthen spiritual commitment and divine attention. They were notably called upon to overcome infertility. In this context, the maternal figure visually expressed the persistent prayers of women wishing to create life. This piece therefore explores motherhood through the parent-child relationship and the spiritual function attributed to these sculptures.

Details of the Mother and Child AAA870 sculpture

• Depiction of a mother and her child
• Sculpture made from natural wood
• Origin: Dogon tribe in Mali
• Piece dating from the 20th century
• Dimensions: 25 × 26,5 × 114 cm