April 23, 2024
Dogon Bronze Lidded Tobacco Pot Container Horseman & Nommo Figures Mali Africa
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Dogon Bronze Tobacco Pot with Horseman & Nommo Figures-AFRICA A fine Dogon tobacco pot or tabatière made of bronze. The removable lid is surmounted by a horseman holding weapon in hand. The supporting legs of the pot have been transformed into two horses; the body of the vessel is adorned by four pairs of Nommo figures. Cast using the old technique of lost wax, whereby a wax model is hand-shaped, then surrounded by a mold of clay; molten bronze is poured into the cavity containing the wax figure, the wax liquefies and drains out leaving the metal piece. Objects cast using this technique are all unique and an original, as the clay mold is destroyed after each casting. Superb vert-de-gris patina. Collected in Mali.Origin: Dogon ethnic group - MALI Age: Late 20th century Materials: Bronze Condition details: Good with nice patina Dimensions/Weight: 23 cm 9") high - 11 cm (4 1/4") diam - 1,10 kg (2.7 lbs) Inner Diam/Ring Size: N/A
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