The Dogon people live isolated from the outside world on the cliff face of the Bandiagara Plateau, in the central plateau region of Mali.
The Spiritual Leader, often the Blacksmith of a Village or a region is called a Hogon. The Hogon, because of his skills with transforming iron into other forms is considered to possess great magical powers and is often considered a powerful sorcerer.
The Hogon treats illnesses, performs divination and represents the overall spirituality of the community.
This is made of iron which represents the earth where ancestors are buried.
The Hogon is not to be touched, and lives apart from the community areas and village.
3" (76mm).
The bell shape is 1 9/16" (40mm)
