# 239 Dogon Bronze Ancestors Riding a crocodile , Mali.15 " W

This stunning Dogon Bronze depicts two Ancestors on a Crocodile, measuring 15ʺW x 6.25ʺH x 3.75ʺH. Handcrafted in Mali using the "lost wax" method, it is a treasured piece. The Dogon Tribe honors Nature and the Crocodile which serves as their totem animal. During droughts, the Shaman blesses the Crocodile and requests rain; the Tribe has remained harmonious with this powerful animal for centuries. Ancestors serve to protect the Tribe's families and homes.