Items Similar to Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
About the Item
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ceremonies The Dogon believe that the Dama dance creates a bridge into the supernatural world. Without the Dama dance, the dead cannot cross over into peace
Every five years, Dama memorial ceremonies are held to accompany the dead into the ancestral realm and restore order to the universe. During the Dama celebration, Youdiou villagers circle around stilt dancers. The dance and costumes imitate a long-legged water bird. The dancers execute difficult steps while teetering high above the crowd. Through such rituals, the Dogon believe that the benevolent force of the ancestor is transmitted to them.
- Creator:Dogon Tribe Mali (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU106245938303
About the Seller
4.3
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1987
1stDibs seller since 2014
1,121 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 4 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Buffalo, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- Monumental Dorothy Gillespie Metal Ribbon Wall SculptureBy Dorothy GillespieLocated in Buffalo, NYStunning Dorothy Gillespie metal ribbon wall sculpture, wonderful usr of color, texture and space. Photos do not do this piece of art any justice...Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- Unusual Art Deco Hand Forged Iron Silhouette Sculpture of Body Builder, BoxerLocated in Buffalo, NYMost unusual French Art Deco hand forged iron sculpture depicting 3- dimensional silhouette of body builder, weight lifter / boxer, stage with drapery. Sh...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsIron
- Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall PlaqueLocated in Buffalo, NYAbstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Unusual Constructivist Childs High Chair, , Hand Crafted, , Bench Made,By Gerrit RietveldLocated in Buffalo, NYUnusual Constructivist Childs High Chair,, Great little item,, Recently purchased from prominent Buffalo Ny architect,, (noy sure if he designed )Very reminiscent of early designs by...Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Children's Furniture
MaterialsWood
- Rare Sergio Mazza Lounge Chair for ArtemideBy Artemide, Sergio MazzaLocated in Buffalo, NYThis seldom seen space age modernist lounge chair was designed by architect and Artemide co-founder, Sergio Mazza in the 1960s. The chair features a stunning white fiberglass frame w...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFiberglass, Fabric
- Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949By Harry BertoiaLocated in Buffalo, NYProvenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsSteel
You May Also Like
- Ceramic Face Mask Wall TapestryBy Asmaa Aman-TranLocated in Stoughton, MAA true embodiment of the Artist's style of combining different mediums, this wall sculpture echoes a festive moment in time, Drawing inspiration from the Artist's moroccan roots. This sculpture is an hommage to the talented women weavers of Morocco that the artist got to meet on her last weaving in retreat in Marrakech. Handwoven with raffia and jute. The ceramic face...Category
2010s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic, Silk, Hemp, Raffia
- Ceramic Face Mask Wall SculptureBy Asmaa Aman-TranLocated in Stoughton, MAA true embodiment of the Artist's style of combining different mediums, this wall sculpture echoes a festive moment in time, Drawing inspiration from the Artist's moroccan roots. This sculpture is an hommage to the talented women weavers of Morocco that the artist got to meet on her last weaving in retreat in Marrakech. This wall hanging shaped out of hand wrapped manila rope using naturally dyed recycled silk yarn, sisal and. raffia. The ceramic face...Category
2010s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic, Silk, Hemp, Raffia
- Africain Mid-Century Wooden Tribal Wall-Sculpture Mali-Dogon Golden Frame 1960sLocated in Salzburg, ATHand carved solid wooden doors of an African cabinet (Mali/Dogon). fixed on a white colored wooden plate, gold framed. The object shows typical African symbols...Category
Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Mounted Objects
MaterialsWood
- Original Hand Made Art Mask Marcello MastroianniLocated in Oakland, CAOriginal Hand Made Art Mask, a lifelike image of Itallion actor Marcello Mastroianni. This mask is very dimensional with great artistic details an...Category
1990s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Busts
MaterialsPaint, Paper
- Set of Five Papier Mâché Animal MasksLocated in East Hampton, NYSet of five signed and numbered papier mâché masks. Donkey 13.5" H x 7" W Sheep 8.75" H x 10.5" W Mouse 10.25" H x 9.25" W Monkey 12.5" H x 8.75" W Cow 10.75" H x 9.25" W.Category
20th Century Decorative Art
MaterialsPaper
- Large Wall Hanging Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity MasksLocated in Miami, FLA generously sized decorative Chinese framed mixed media depiction of 5 ceremonial deity masks, 20th century. This Large Wall Hanging Mixed Media of 5 Cerem...Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
MaterialsPaint, Paper
