OLD IRON AND STONE 'HOGON' NECK ADORNMENT. DOGON, MALI

Ceremonial Twisted Iron and Stone Necklace. Dogon Culture, Mali

Finely twisted iron links that end encasing a stone 'douge'. Such important necklaces are only worn by a high priest or 'Hogon' in the Dogon culture.

Ex Private Collection, Belgium

Estimated Period: 19th Century

Length: 34 cm

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