Late 19th Century Antique African Dogon Aduno Koro Ark of the World Ceremonial Vessel Trough

Rare antique primitive African Dogon Peoples Aduno Koro – Ark of the World – ceremonial vessel or trough.

The Aduno Koro (ark of the world) is a trough-like vessel used to hold the raw and cooked meat of sheep and / or goats that are sacrificed at a family altar during the annual ritual known as “Goru”, celebrated during the winter solstice. These are found in the house of a lineage elder known as a “ginna” and is typically carved to represent a mythic ark sent by the creator Amma and guided by the primordial being Nommo. The animal form is explained by the fact that Nommo, upon his arrival on Earth, first transformed into a horse and pulled the ark along behind him. The eight human figures carved in relief along the sides of the ark represent the eight original ancestors of humankind that were carried in the ark along with the essentials they would need for life on Earth.

Dimensions:
44″ x 10″ x 7.5″ (Width x Depth x Height)