Dogon-Mali pharmacy armboard

Wonder of mali. Authentic mali dogon pharmacy cabinet in dark brown patina. All vertical, equipped with a mobile shutter, mounted on three feet and adorned with a head at the top. This sculpture was designed to preserve active medicinal preparations prepared from the advice of elders who had been introduced to the science of trees or "jiridon". On the walls were carved motifs relating to the rich cosmogony of the dogon.

Ref. : 9415YAGZ