African Tribal Art

African Dogon Brass Hairpin w/ Ram Finial

Culture: Dogon
Origin: Mali
Period: early to mid 20th century
Object: Hairpin
Materials: Brass
Dimensions: 7.6" L x 1.5" W
Catalogue: TRB-243

West Africa, Mali, Dogon Culture, ca. early to mid 20th century. A finely cast brass hairpin, featuring a curly-horned ram as the finial, showcasing the distinctive artistry of the Dogon people that often featured animals or figures. Size: 7.6" L x 1.5" W (19.3 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance

private Thousand Oaks, California, USA collection, acquired November 20, 2002; ex-J.Restow collection Photograph: Artemis Gallery.

Acquired

Artemis Gallery · 2026