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# 5125 Dogon Wooden Medicine / Tobacco Box Mali 17" H
# 5125 Dogon Wooden Medicine / Tobacco Box Mali 17" H
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$300.00 USD
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$600.00 USD
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Superb and unique hand sculpted wood with double doors medicine or Tobacco leafs standing cabinet originates from the Dogon tribe. It Stands on Three legs with a Latch.
High relief sculpted figures of the Nommos on the door to evokes health and longevity...
The Bird sculpture on the top serve as protection figure.
The back has the figure of a crocodile and other animals traditional symbol from the Dogon mythology.
The sculpting are made by the village blacksmiths who have magical powers.
Size approx. 17" H by 4.5" W by 2.25" D
