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Dogon Djenne Man and Woman Bronze Fetishes

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Dogon Djenne Man and Woman Bronze Fetishes
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This piece is from the Dogon Peoples from the town of Djenne, Mali Upper Niger River and shows a 14th to 15th Century bronze figure. This is an early bronze sculpture or figure showing a man or woman seated on the ground, a common theme in Djenne sculpture. The piece shows the correct ware and patina for its age and is truly a museum quality piece. The old town of Djenné, Jenne-Jeno, was founded around 800 on an island in the inland Niger Delta of Mali (Schaedler 1997: 32). Trade relations with countries north of the Sahara resulted in both economic prosperity and an exchange with Islamic cultures that is reflected in some of the artistic imagery of Djenné sculpture. Most of the works discovered on the site of ancient Djenné date between the 12th and 16th centuries; they were found during the annual inundation of the Niger Delta when the water uncovers objects from the overlaying soil. These piece shows two Dogon fetishes chained together. They are made from solid bronze and both images come to points at the bottom. The male and female images are in good condition for their age. Measures 8 3/4" long.