African Dogon Tellem Statue - African Art Figure

Description: Discover the African Dogon Tellem StatuetteA Unique Cultural HeritageThe African Dogon Tellem statuette embodies a fascinating aspect of African culture. Direct heir to Tellem traditions, this statuette is typical for its posture with arms extended towards the sky, evoking an invocation or a prayer. Dogon artists inherited and adapted this unique artistic expression after following the Tellem in the Bandiagara region from the 15th century.Role Ritual and SymbolismThis statuette plays a crucial role in community rituals, present during major events such as the founding of villages. It symbolizes the nyama (vital force), sometimes representing a former beloved. These objects are often placed on ancestral altars thus participating in various rituals, including those linked to agricultural cycles.An Art of ConfluenceThe distinction between the statuary of the Dogon, Tellem, and Niongom peoples is complex due to multiple influences and cultural exchanges over several centuries. However, the representation of figures with raised arms is a constant. This gesture is most often interpreted as a connection with Amma, the creator god, imploring the rain essential for sustenance or expressing contrition after times of difficulty.Technical Description of the StatuetteTechnical characteristics:Approximate dimensions: Height 21.7 cm, Width 7.5 cm, Depth 6 cmWeight: About 0.18 kgMain material: Wood, with use of pigments Origin: MALIThe statuette has a patina reflecting its use and age, with natural markings on the chest and base, adding to its unique character.Why Choose Our Statuette?Choosing this statuette is opting for a piece of history, a collector's item that not only adds to the decoration but also enriches the environment with a deep cultural presence. Each statuette is a link to traditional African wealth, an art that tells the stories of a people through time.Integrating this statuette into your space is inviting a fragment of African heritage, an element which carries with it the stories of a people rich in traditions and stories. It also supports the conservation and enhancement of traditional African arts, ensuring that these valuable cultural practices are not lost but honored and preserved.Our Dogon Tellem statuette is not just a decoration; it is a piece of culture, a bridge between the past and the present, connecting you directly to the deep roots of Africa.Customer satisfaction is our priority, so please take the following points into account: Delivery addressItems will be shipped to the address on your EBAY account unless you pay by PayPal.If paying via PayPal, the order can only be delivered to the address indicated in your PayPal account.ATTENTION : We cannot change the shipping address for PayPal payment, so please make sure the address is correct on your PayPal account before placing an order.Delivery times that we indicate are always estimates and never commitments.Delivery of our items may be delayed by events beyond our control such as a health crisis, a strike, a customs clearance procedure, etc.Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for delays in delivery, and we do not grant any discount or refund in this regard.If you need to receive your order by a specific date such as a birthday or Christmas, we recommend ordering well in advance.We cannot "expedite" delivery, but we will do everything we can to ensure that you receive your order as soon as possible.Estimated delivery time by country and your delivery service:Metropolitan France: approximately 72 hours (La Poste) except Mondial Relay.EU countries: 1 week to 10 days depending on the countryCzech Republic: about 7-10 days.Australia: approximately 4 weeks.Canada: approximately 3 weeks.Iceland: about 10 days.Israel: about 4 weeks.Japan: about 4 weeks.Norway: about 10 days.Romania: about 2 weeks.United Kingdom: approximately 7 to 10 days depending on customs formalities.Russia: about 4 weeks.Singapore: about 4 weeks.Switzerland: approximately 1 week depending on customs formalities.Thailand: about 4 weeks.Ukraine: about 4 weeks.USA: approximately 10 to 30 days depending on the weight of the package and the state.Vietnam: about 4 weeks.Reminder : these deadlines are based on estimates and are given for purely indicative purposes, they do not constitute a commitment.Import customs formalities, customs duties and taxesPlease note that as our warehouses are in France, our items, depending on the country where the package is received, may be subject to customs formalities and additional charges when you receive them.We deliver in Incoterms® DAP (delivered at destination), this means that the goods are considered delivered when they are made available to the buyer at destination on the arriving means of transport, without being unloaded.Therefore, it is the buyer who is responsible for customs formalities, payment of duties and taxes (including VAT) due on importation and unloading of the goods at destination.We are not responsible for these charges and we cannot charge you in advance for these charges.For delivery outside the European Union, VAT and customs duties apply according to the legislation of your country.The African Dogon Tellem statuette embodies a fascinating aspect of African culture. Direct heir to Tellem traditions, this statuette is typical for its posture with arms extended towards the sky, evoking an invocation or a prayer. Dogon artists inherited and adapted this unique artistic expression after following the Tellem in the Bandiagara region from the 15th century. The distinction between the statuary of the Dogon, Tellem, and Niongom peoples is complex due to multiple influences and cultural exchanges over several centuries. However, the representation of figures with raised arms is a constant. This gesture is most often interpreted as a connection with Amma, the creator god, imploring the rain essential for sustenance or expressing contrition after times of difficulty. Integrating

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