Dogon Four-Headed Figure, Mali

John J. Klejman, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, October 11, 1974, lot 8
Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York, acquired at the above auction
Private Collection, New York, acquired from the above in June 1996

Good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and use. Some scratches and abrasions from ritual handling. Age crack to top disc-shaped element. Cavity in upper proper left arm, patinated over. Base broken from back proper right to front proper left and glued. Cracks through both heels and fronts of feet. Vertical crack through left leg. Some fill and remnants of glue to cracks in legs and base. Fine oily dark brown patina. Two holes in underside of foot. Base removable, with L-shaped brackets.
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