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Ancestor Sculpture

Dogon

16th century – 17th century

Height: 71 cm

Wood

Exceptional sculpture of the Dogon ancestor, in the N’duleri style, from the prestigious Parisian dealer Charles Ratton. This work stands out for its artistic quality of great formal balance, being an important example in this style.

Provenance

Charles Ratton (1895-1986), Paris, France.
Bryce Holcombe (d. 1983) New York, U.S.A.
Private Collection, Spain.

Publication(s)

Cat.: Ella, Yolanda; Combalia, Victòria; Vargas Llosa, Mario. El primer eros. Ajuntament de Barcelona-Institut de Cultura. Lunwerg Editores, Ed. Altri. Barcelona , 2004. Pag 53, nº 26.
Cat.: Imaginaire Tribal 2020. Parcours des Mondes, Paris. David Serra-Fine Tribal Art, Barcelona.

Exhibition(s)

Barcelona, Spain: El primer Eros. Palacio de La Virreina. 14 Oct 2004.
Paris, France: Imaginaire Tribal 2020. Parcourse des Mondes- David Serra-Fine Tribal Art. Sept. 2020.