$150
Dogon people (Western Africa (Mali)), circa 20th century. A large hand carved wood box, the fragrant and dense hard wood possibly sandalwood, comprising a horse form body with ancestral and crocodile figural carvings to either side of body, the lift off lid with lizard form figural handle. Approximate height 7.75", width 23", depth 5.25".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-10-15