{"product_id":"dogon-mali-cast-bronze-ceremonial-crown-strap-bands-figures-relief-decoration-surmounted-with-seated-figure","title":"Antique African Dogon Mali Cast Bronze Ceremonial Crown. Strap Bands \u0026 Figures. Relief Decoration on Banding and Surmounted with a Seated Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine antique bronze crown that would have been used by the Dogon Tribe in Mali - for ritual purposes. The crown demonstrates the status and prestige of the owner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would have been cast solid using the lost wax process. These would have involved the use of a lot of technical skill and artistry by the Dogon blacksmiths. The Dogon people of West Africa used metal for their most important ritual objects - as well as for more everyday objects used for farming or warfare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bronze crown has a good bit of age to it - dating to the late 19th century or early 20th century. It now has a green-tinged and earthen patina of age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ceremonial crown is an openwork design - with decorative figures mounted between each upright band - and these are covered with a rich geometric pattern of incised lines. On the very top of the crown is a modelled in the round figure of a seated make. He has his elbows resting on his knees and his hands cover his ears. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have taken lots of images of all details so that you can assess this unusual item easily. It is in excellent antique condition with no damages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a very substantial piece of African metalwork - the height including the sculpture on the top is 7 3\/4 inches. The diameter at the base is 7 inches.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpacked it is nearly 1.6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crown will be very carefully packed to send to you - sadly, to UK addresses only. It will be posted with Parcelforce24. This will be a tracked and fully insured service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39279711158336,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH SHELF at the bottom near the door end","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/antique-african-dogon-mali-cast-bronze-ceremonial-crown-strap-bands-figures-relief-decoration-on-banding-and-surmounted-with-a-seated-figure-antiques-657.webp?v=1788855008","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/dogon-mali-cast-bronze-ceremonial-crown-strap-bands-figures-relief-decoration-surmounted-with-seated-figure","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}