Malian Dogon Saving Pot - Man Seated on Pot african art The combination of the dark

The combination of the dark red hue with the bird figure creates a harmonious balance

encapsulating their mastery in both form and meaning through the medium of cloth

or during important community gatherings

The red eyes

almond-shaped eyes and the serene expression convey a sense of calm and introspection

Malian Dogon Saving Pot - Man Seated on Pot african art The combination of the darkMalian Dogon Saving Pot This sculpture is a type of bowl used by the Dogon people. According to Dogon tradition, cups of this type were often sculpted for a hogon at the time of his installation as a chief, priest and leader of a village or section of a village. Sometimes the cup or bowl used by his predecessor was transferred to him ceremonially at this time. From a functional point of view these cups often serve as storage places for a variety of