African sculpture of bronze alloy type Dogon, African statuette Dogon depicting a seated ancestor. Khaki patina with golden highlights. The Dogon are a people renowned for their cosmogony, esotericism, myths and legends. Their population is estimated at about 300,000 people living south-west of the Niger Loop in the Mopti region of Mali (Bandiagara, Koro, Banka), near Douentza and part of northern Burkina (northwest of Ouahigouya). The remains of old steel sites on the Bandiagara plateau, dating from the 15th century, confirm the activity of blacksmiths. The latter form an endogamous caste among the Dogon called irim They now produce weapons, tools,and also work wood. "Masters of fire", they are also supposed to heal burns (Huib Blom).
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