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Dogon Tribal Statues are sculptures that are primarily concerned with spirits that are responsible for the fertility of people and land. These spirits include water spirits, the souls of women who died in childbirth, and a family's real and mythical ancestors. Dogon statues have both public and private uses. For example, they are placed on ancestor altars and participate in rituals such as those of the harvest and seed periods. They also act as a supernatural antenna, transmitting offerings and invocations to the gods and ancestors and receiving supernatural forces in return. Dogon statues are known for their abstract and symbolic style. Human and animal forms are stylized and simplified, creating abstract representations that evoke a sense of spirituality and mystery. Dogon artists mainly use bronze, stone, and wood as materials to create their masterpieces.