Standing Figure with Arms Raised, Djennenke Style

Dogon

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Caption

Dogon. Standing Figure with Arms Raised, Djennenke Style, 14th–19th century (possibly). Wood, 36 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (93.3 x 16.5 x 14.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Rosemary and George Lois, 76.80. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.80_front_SL1.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Dogon

Title

Standing Figure with Arms Raised, Djennenke Style

Date

14th–19th century (possibly)

Geography

Possible place made: Gimini Village, Bandiagara Plateau, Mali

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

36 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (93.3 x 16.5 x 14.0 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Rosemary and George Lois

Accession Number

76.80

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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