Early 20th Century Antique African Carved Wood Toguna Totem Post Sculpture

Description

An early to mid-20th century antique Toguna support post or totem on a custom black iron base.

Hand-carved wood in … more An early to mid-20th century antique Toguna support post or totem on a custom black iron base.

Hand-carved wood in a Dogon Y-shaped style, featuring an anthropomorphic female form with a large mask or face. These posts pay homage to the proliferation of the Dogon people by incorporating fertility motifs in their design.

A striking sculptural architectural element with a beautiful patina, standing over 7 ft high!

H: 91"
Origin: Africa
Material: Wood, hand-carved
Designer: Unknown
Period: Early 20th century less