hand-carved dogon dual ancestor nommo sculpture

A significant wooden sculpture featuring two identical stylized figures joined at the base and torso. Each figure displays the classic Dogon aesthetic: high, textured headdresses with geometric “chevron” and “diamond” patterns, slender noses, and serene facial expressions. The joined composition symbolizes the spiritual connection between twins and the duality of the universe. The piece has a weathered, “dry” wood patina typical of authentic Dogon ethnographic carvings.