Artist:Dogon
Medium: Wood
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 48 x 16 1/2 x 7 in. (121.8 x 41.8 x 17.8 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 1991.226.1
Image: 1991.226.1_bw.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Post with a straight shaft and forked top. Decorated with a pair of human breasts, bordered at the top by two rows of incised interlocking triangles, and at the bottom by a single row of incised triangles. Below a reptile is carved in high relief. CONDITION: Piece shows expected wear, including extensive weathering. Bottom portion is stained darker color where it was inserted into the ground.