hand carved dogon satimbe spirit-figure

A powerful wooden sculpture featuring a serene human head supporting a towering “Satimbe” figure. The upper portion displays a large, stylized head with a wide, toothy grin and circular, concentric eyes, representing a mythical ancestor. Below, the smaller human face exhibits the classic Dogon aesthetic: a straight, narrow nose, thin lips, and a high forehead. The weathered, matte patina and layered composition make it a significant representation of Dogon cosmology.