A traditional West African Mali Dogon peoples funeral ritual sculpture. Crafted from wood with meticulous attention to detail, this sculpture features a prolonged and decorated body and elongated hands, characteristic of Dogon artistic tradition. In Dogon society, funerary rituals play a central role in honoring the deceased and ensuring their safe passage to the afterlife. Sculptures such as these are created to serve as guardians and guides for the departed, accompanying them on their journey to the realm of the ancestors. Dates to the early or mid 20th century. Antique And Vintage African Ritual Sculptures And Tribal Collectibles.