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Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples

$2,400per set
£1,824.66per set
€2,105.73per set
CA$3,359.36per set
A$3,761.58per set
CHF 1,962.61per set
MX$45,832.12per set
NOK 24,904.07per set
SEK 23,677.14per set
DKK 15,717.87per set
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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

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