{"title":"Pirogues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural canoes carrying stylised figures, inspired by West African river life and storytelling traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogon-lidded-vessel-with-horse-finial-african-bronze-handmade-in-mali","title":"Dogon Canoe with Figures \u0026 Animal-Head Prow – African Bronze – Handmade in Mali","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"--targeted-action-anchor-block-start: 2.20001220703125px; --targeted-action-anchor-inline-start: 0px; --targeted-action-anchor-inline-size: 718.0833129882812px; --targeted-action-anchor-block-size: 21.599990844726562px;\"\u003eA highly detailed contemporary sculptural composition inspired by the artistic traditions of the Dogon region of Mali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe elongated canoe carries a group of stylised human figures, each individually modelled and arranged along the vessel. 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These characteristics are part of the individual appearance of the piece and are visible in the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact piece shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Decorative object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Mali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct ID: DGN-062\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT SAFETY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative object — not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of small children. This item is relatively heavy and contains pointed or protruding elements, including the spear. Place it securely on a stable surface and handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT IDENTIFICATION \u0026amp; SAFETY INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMohamed Keita\u003cbr\u003ePlace de Sogolon, Bamako\u003cbr\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003eEmail: info@mydogon.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU Responsible Person \/ Importer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMyDogon – Afrikanische Kunst und Design\u003cbr\u003eInh. 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The curved prow, layered composition and individually modelled figures give the piece a strong narrative quality despite its small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThe sculpture was crafted using the traditional lost-wax casting process. Variations in the surface, casting and patina are characteristic of artisan-made metalwork and give each piece its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eORIGIN \u0026amp; ACQUISITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Mali and acquired locally during travel in West Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary decorative object — not an antique or archaeological artefact.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast copper alloy, commonly referred to in the art trade as “African bronze”. 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The curved stern, projecting paddle-like form and individually modelled figures give the piece a strong sense of movement and make it especially engaging when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe sculpture was crafted using the traditional lost-wax casting process. Variations in the surface, casting and patina are characteristic of artisan-made metalwork and give each piece its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eORIGIN \u0026amp; ACQUISITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Mali and acquired locally during travel in West Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary decorative object — not an antique or archaeological artefact.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast copper alloy, commonly referred to in the art trade as “African bronze”. 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