Togu Na Post
19th century
Dogon
Arts of Africa
The togu na shelter is not only a venue for men to discuss the affairs of the village, but is also seen as a place where the spirits of the deceased interact with the living for the well-being and protection of the village. The representation of breasts on these posts is a reminder of the nurturing role that women play in the community, as well as a reference to human fertility.
- Maker/Artist
- Dogon
- Classification
- Architectural Element
- Formatted Medium
- Wood
- Medium
- wood
- Locations
- Place made: Mopti Region, Mali
- Dimensions
- 92 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (235 x 67.3 x 16.5 cm)
- Departments
- Arts of Africa
- Accession Number
- 1993.179.2
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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