Beschreibung:

A Dogon Figure Mali Height: 56 cm. (22in.) XIX century or earlier. Provenance: Collection Van Lier, Amsterdam (1910-1995) Sale: Christie's, Amsterdam, African, Oceanic & Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection, 15 April 1997, lot 14 Standing on a circular base; on diminutive legs; hands on the front of the abdomen, square shoulder; the cylindrical neck supporting a typical face with elongated stylised features; thick patina. All lots in this sale have been imported from outside the EU and are under Temporary Admission, therefore the buyer must pay the import VAT at the rate of 5% on the Hammer Price. If your intention is to re-export a lot outside the EU, you must notify us upon receipt of your invoice to allow us to prepare the necessary paperwork for your shippers. Condition report disclaimer