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Ancestor figure
Mali, 1200-1300
H. 95.5 cm, wood
This hermaphrodite sculpture from the pre-Dogon
period, prior to the 15th century, is thought to
represent a mythical ancestor, as opposed to a human,
which would entail sexual differentiation. Figures
of this type are still very much present in Dogon
mythology where they are used in initiation ceremonies
Highlights of the Collection
for adolescents.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
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