Dogon horseman
This piece is a variant, or the other side, of the previous Dogon sculpture, depicting a rider on a zoomorphic mount. Its dark, crusty patina is key to understanding its history and function. The patina and its significance: Sacrificial patina: The textured, dark surface results from the accumulation of libations. During rituals, the Dogon poured millet porridge, animal blood, or oil over the object. Accumulation of force (Nyama): For the Dogon, each sacrifice deposits a layer of matter. This charges the object with Nyama, the vital energy necessary to communicate with the ancestors. Criterion of authenticity: A thick, irregular patina testifies to prolonged ritual use within the village, unlike smooth pieces made for the tourist market. Symbolism and use of the object: The mythical chameleon: The mount has the bulging eyes and spiral tail of the chameleon. In Dogon cosmology, this animal is revered for its wisdom, its slowness, and its ability to change color, symbolizing adaptation and the link between the visible and invisible worlds. Family or personal altar: This statuette was not simply a decoration. It was kept on the family altar (Amma) or the ancestral altar (Wagem) to protect the lineage and ensure the fertility of the land.
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This piece is a variant, or the other side, of the previous Dogon sculpture, depicting a rider on a zoomorphic mount. Its dark, crusty patina is key to understanding its history and function. The patina and its significance: Sacrificial patina: The textured, dark surface results from the accumulation of libations. During rituals, the Dogon poured millet porridge, animal blood, or oil over the object. Accumulation of force (Nyama): For the Dogon, each sacrifice deposits a layer of matter. This charges the object with Nyama, the vital energy necessary to communicate with the ancestors. Criterion of authenticity: A thick, irregular patina testifies to prolonged ritual use within the village, unlike smooth pieces made for the tourist market. Symbolism and use of the object: The mythical chameleon: The mount has the bulging eyes and spiral tail of the chameleon. In Dogon cosmology, this animal is revered for its wisdom, its slowness, and its ability to change color, symbolizing adaptation and the link between the visible and invisible worlds. Family or personal altar: This statuette was not simply a decoration. It was kept on the family altar (Amma) or the ancestral altar (Wagem) to protect the lineage and ensure the fertility of the land.
Cette pièce est une variante ou l'autre face de la sculpture Dogon précédente, montrant un cavalier sur une monture zoomorphe. Sa patine sombre et croûteuse est un élément clé pour comprendre son histoire et sa fonction.
La patine et son importance
Patine sacrificielle : La surface texturée et sombre provient de l'accumulation de libations. Lors des rituels, les Dogon versaient sur l'objet de la bouillie de mil, du sang d'animal ou de l'huile.Accumulation de force (Nyama) : Pour les Dogon, chaque sacrifice dépose une couche de matière. Cela charge l'objet en Nyama, l'énergie vitale nécessaire pour communiquer avec les ancêtres.Critère d'authenticité : Une patine épaisse et irrégulière témoigne d'une utilisation rituelle prolongée au sein du village, contrairement aux pièces lisses fabriquées pour le marché touristique.
Symbolique et usage de l'objet
Le caméléon mythique : La monture possède les yeux globuleux et la queue en spirale du caméléon. Dans la cosmogonie Dogon, cet animal est respecté pour sa sagesse, sa lenteur et sa capacité à changer de couleur, symbolisant l'adaptation et le lien entre le monde visible et invisible.
Autel familial ou personnel : Cette statuette n'était pas une simple décoration. Elle était conservée sur l'autel familial (Amma) ou l'autel des ancêtres (Wagem) pour protéger la lignée et assurer la fertilité des terres.
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Woman - Tops and dresses
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" - 32.3" | 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.1" - 34.6" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 32.3" - 33.9" | 24.4" - 26" | 34.6" - 36.2" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 33.9" - 35.4" | 26" - 27.6" | 36.2" - 37.8" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 35.4" - 37" | 27.6" - 29.1" | 37.8" - 39.4" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 37" - 38.6" | 29.1" - 30.7" | 39.4" - 40.9" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" - 40.2" | 30.7" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 42.5" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.2" - 41.7" | 32.3" - 33.9" | 42.5" - 44.1" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 41.7" - 43.3" | 33.9" - 35.4" | 44.1" - 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 43.3" - 45.7" | 35.4" - 38.6" | 45.7" - 48" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 45.7" - 48" | 38.6" - 41.7" | 48" - 50.4" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 48" - 50.4" | 41.7" - 44.9" | 50.4" - 52.8" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 50.4" - 52.8" | 44.9" - 48" | 52.8" - 55.1" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Pants, Skirts and Shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 22.8" - 24.4" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 24.4" - 26" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 26" - 27.6" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 27.6" - 29.1" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 29.1" - 30.7" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 30.7" - 32.3" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 32.3" - 33.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 33.9" - 35.4" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 35.4" - 38.6" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 38.6" - 41.7" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 41.7" - 44.9" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 44.9" - 48" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Swimwear
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" | 23.6" | 33.1" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 31.5" | 24.4" | 33.9" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 32.7" | 25.6" | 35" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 34.6" | 27.6" | 37" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 36.6" | 29.5" | 39" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" | 31.5" | 40.9" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.5" | 33.5" | 42.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 43.3" | 36.2" | 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
Woman - Bra
| Below the breasts (in) | Above the breasts (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 27.6" - 28.3" | 75 (AA) | ||
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 28.3" - 29.1" | 75 (A) | 28A | 28A |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.1" - 29.9" | 75 (B) | 28B | 28B |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.9" - 30.7" | 75 (C) | 28C | 28C |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 30.7" - 31.5" | 75 (D) | 28D | 28D |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 31.5" - 32.3" | 75 (E) | 28DD | 28DD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 75 (F) | 28E | 28DDD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33" - 33.9" | 75 (G) | 28F | 28G |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 75 (H) | 28FF | 28H |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 30.3" - 31.1" | 80 (A) | 30A | 30A |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.1" - 31.9" | 80 (B) | 30B | 30B |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.9" - 32.7" | 80 (C) | 30C | 30C |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 32.7" - 33.5" | 80 (D) | 30D | 30D |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 33.5" - 34.2" | 80 (E) | 30DD | 30DD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 34.2" - 35" | 80 (F) | 30E | 30DDD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35" - 35.8" | 80 (G) | 30F | 30G |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 80 (H) | 30FF | 30H |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 85 (A) | 32A | 32A |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.1" - 33.9" | 85 (B) | 32B | 32B |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 85 (C) | 32C | 32C |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 34.6" - 35.4" | 85 (D) | 32D | 32D |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 35.4" - 36.2" | 85 (E) | 32DD | 32DD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 85 (F) | 32E | 32DDD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 85 (G) | 32F | 32G |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 85 (H) | 32FF | 32H |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 34.2" - 35" | 90 (A) | 34A | 34A |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35" - 35.8" | 90 (B) | 34B | 34B |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 90 (C) | 34C | 34C |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 36.6" - 37.4" | 90 (D) | 34D | 34D |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 37.4" - 38.2" | 90 (E) | 34DD | 34DD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 38.2" - 39" | 90 (F) | 34E | 34DDD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39" - 39.8" | 90 (G) | 34F | 34G |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 90 (H) | 34FF | 34H |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 95 (A) | 36A | 36A |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 95 (B) | 36B | 36B |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 95 (C) | 36C | 36C |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 38.6" - 39.4" | 95 (D) | 36D | 36D |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 39.4" - 40.2" | 95 (E) | 36DD | 36DD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 95 (F) | 36E | 36DDD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 95 (G) | 36F | 36G |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 95 (H) | 36FF | 36H |
| 100 (AA) | ||||
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 38.2" - 39" | 100 (A) | 38A | 38A |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39" - 39.8" | 100 (B) | 38B | 38B |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 100 (C) | 38C | 38C |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 40.5" - 41.3" | 100 (D) | 38D | 38D |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 41.3" - 42.1" | 100 (E) | 38DD | 38DD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 100 (F) | 38E | 38DDD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 100 (G) | 38F | 38G |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 100 (H) | 38FF | 38H |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 105 (A) | 40A | 40A |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 105 (B) | 40B | 40B |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 105 (C) | 40C | 40C |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 42.5" - 43.3" | 105 (D) | 40D | 40D |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 43.3" - 44.1" | 105 (E) | 40DD | 40DD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 105 (F) | 40E | 40DDD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 105 (G) | 40F | 40G |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 105 (H) | 40FF | 40H |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 110 (A) | 42A | 42A |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 110 (B) | 42B | 42B |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 110 (C) | 42C | 42C |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 44.5" - 45.3" | 110 (D) | 42D | 42D |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 45.3" - 46.1" | 110 (E) | 42DD | 42DD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.1" - 46.8" | 110 (F) | 42E | 42DDD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.8" - 47.6" | 110 (G) | 42F | 42G |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 47.6" - 48.4" | 110 (H) | 42FF | 42H |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 115 (A) | 44A | 44A |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 115 (B) | 44B | 44B |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 115 (C) | 44C | 44C |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 46.5" - 47.2" | 115 (D) | 44D | 44D |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 47.2" - 48" | 115 (E) | 44DD | 44DD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48" - 48.8" | 115 (F) | 44E | 44DDD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48.8" - 49.6" | 115 (G) | 44F | 44G |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 49.6" - 50.4" | 115 (H) | 44FF | 44H |
Man - Shirts
| Int | Chest (in) | Neckband (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" | 14" |
| XS | 34"-36" | 14.5" |
| S | 36"-38" | 15" |
| M | 38"-40" | 16" |
| L | 40"-42" | 17" |
| XL | 42"-44" | 17.5" |
| XXL | 44"-46" | 18" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" | 18.5" |
Man - T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and jumpers
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Jackets, parkas and coats
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Pants and shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | Height (in) | Crotch (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26"-28" | Short | 30" |
| XS | 28"-30" | Standard | 32" |
| S | 30"-32" | Long | 34" |
| M | 32"-34" | ||
| L | 34"-36" | ||
| XL | 36"-38" | ||
| XXL | 38"-40" | ||
| 3XL | 40"-42" | ||
| 4XL | 42"-44" | ||
| 5XL | 44"-46" | ||
| 6XL | 46"-48" |
Kid - Baby
| Age | Weight (kg) | Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3,3 | 19.7" |
| 1 month | 4 | 21.3" |
| 3 months | 5 - 6 | 23.6" |
| 6 months | 7 - 8 | 26.4" |
| 9 months | 8 - 9 | 27.9" |
| 12 months | 9 - 10 | 29.1" |
| 18 months | 11 | 31.9" |
| 24 months | 12 | 33.9" |
| 36 months | 14 | 37" |
Kid - Girl
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.7" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 26" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 26.8" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 27.6" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 28.7" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 27.6" | 23.2" | 29.9" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 30.7" | 24.4" | 33.1" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 62.2" | 32.3" | 25.2" | 34.6" |
| 16 years | 62.2" - 64.6" | 33.9" | 26" | 36.2" |
Kid - Boy
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.6" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 24.4" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 25.2" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 26" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 27.2" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 26.8" | 23.2" | 28.3" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 29.5" | 26" | 30.7" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 64.6" | 32.3" | 27.6" | 33.9" |
| 16 years | 64.6" - 69.3" | 35" | 29.1" | 36.2" |
Kids - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0.5 | 1 | 3.5" |
| 17 | 1 | 1.5 | 3.6" |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 4" |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 4.3" |
| 20 | 4 | 5 | 4.6" |
| 21 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5" |
| 22 | 5 | 6 | 5.2" |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 5.5" |
| 24 | 7 | 8 | 5.8" |
| 25 | 8 | 9 | 6.1" |
| 26 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 6.3" |
| 27 | 9 | 10 | 6.5" |
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 6.8" |
| 29 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 7" |
| 30 | 11 | 12 | 7.2" |
| 31 | 12 | 13 | 7.5" |
| 32 | 13 | Big Kid 1 | 7.7" |
| 33 | 13.5 | Big Kid 1,5 | 8" |
Woman - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 4 | 8.2" |
| 35 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 8.3" |
| 35.5 | 3 | 5 | 8.5" |
| 36 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 8.8" |
| 36.5 | 4 | 6 | 8.9" |
| 37 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 9.1" |
| 37.5 | 5 | 7 | 9.3" |
| 38 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 9.4" |
| 38.5 | 6 | 8 | 9.5" |
| 39 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.7" |
| 39.5 | 7 | 9 | 9.9" |
| 40 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 10" |
| 40.5 | 8 | 10 | 10.2" |
| 41 | 8.5 | 10.5 | 10.3" |
| 41.5 | 9 | 11 | 10.5" |
| 42 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 10.7" |
| 42.5 | 10 | 12 | 10.9" |
Man - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 9" |
| 39 | 5.5 | 6 | 9.3" |
| 39.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 9.5" |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7 | 9.6" |
| 40.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.8" |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 9.9" |
| 41.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10.1" |
| 42 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.3" |
| 42.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.4" |
| 43 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.6" |
| 43.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.8" |
| 44 | 10.5 | 11 | 10.9" |
| 44.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.1" |
| 45 | 11.5 | 12 | 11.3" |
| 46 | 12.5 | 13 | 11.6" |
| 47 | 13.5 | 14 | 11.9" |
| 48 | 14.5 | 15 | 12.2" |