A Life in Ruins: Douglas Dawson, 35 Years of Art and Antiques 
13 July 2017
, Ritual Figures, pair - Image 1 of 4
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A Life in Ruins: Douglas Dawson, 35 Years of Art and Antiques 
, Ritual Figures, pair - Image 1 of 4
, Ritual Figures, pair - Image 2 of 4
, Ritual Figures, pair - Image 3 of 4
, Ritual Figures, pair - Image 4 of 4
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Ritual Figures, pair

Iramba, Tanzania, Early 20th Century
earthenware with dark patina 20 h × 12 w × 9½ d in (51 × 30 × 24 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $10,000
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These figures would be been placed upon a traditional animistic shrine where they may have represented mythological ancestors or a potent spirit. Supplicants would have made offerings to the figures together to supplement their requests.

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