2023年8月9日 · Dogons originated for the first time from the West Bank of Niger around 1490 CE, as Mossi people. Their art is known for masked performances, figural sculptures, architecture, …

In the face of changing times and contacts, Dogon artists have nevertheless chosen to employ a cohesive sculptural style that includes elongated, geometric forms and sacred imagery which …

The Dogon live in the elevated rocky heights of Mali's Bandiagara Escarpment. They rely on agriculture and manage to wrest subsistence crops from poor soil in an area that receives little …

With understated elegance and an economy of details, the artistic distills man and woman to a perfectly integrated and harmonious union.

African Art Dogon. Small attic shutter decorated with animal and human motifs carved in bas-relief. Natural matte and velvety patina. Desication cracks, erosions. The Nommo, the mythical …

A striking design feature of Dogon architecture are the carved shutters, doors and doorways which portray ancestral figures to protect the people and property inside. They have become …

Art of the Dogon features works by the Dogon people of Mali that are drawn from the Museum’s extensive and highly regarded collection of African Art. The Dogon live in one of West Africa’s …

The art of the Dogon people of Mali represents one of Africa’s most sophisticated and philosophically complex artistic traditions. Their creative expressions embody a profound …

In addition to the numerous types of masks and figures used traditionally in Dogon culture, most of their functional objects and architectural pieces have artistic significance, showing the …

The Dogon art includes sculptures, paintings, and textiles. They use a variety of materials such as wood, bronze, and cotton to create their art. The Dogon sculptures and paintings often depict …