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African Tribal Dogon Peoples (Mali) Pigment, Fiber, Hardwood Walu Antelope Mask
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There are nearly eighty styles of Dogon masks, and for the most part they all utilize the use of various geometric shapes in their design, independent of the
various animals they are supposed to represent. Most masks have large geometric eyes and stylized features and are often painted or colored with various substances. The Dogon continue an ancient masquerading tradition called "Dama" which commemorates the origin of death. Dama memorial ceremonies are held to accompany the dead into the ancestral realm and restore order to the universe. In these ceremonies there are a large number of performers, often a few hundred, and it is considered absolutely necessary to the ceremony. In the case of the dama, the timing, types of masks involved, and other ritual elements are often specific to one or two villages and may not resemble those seen in locations only several miles distant. The masks also appear during baga-bundo rites performed by small numbers of masqueraders before the burial of a male Dogon.
The better known Kanaga and sirige masks are followed in the dama ceremony by masks that evoke the behavior of some of the animals that inhabit the regions where the Dogon live and hunt.
They include among others - antelopes, hares, lions, hyenas, cows, birds and monkeys.
Good condition - made of carved hardwood, pigment and natural fiber, depicting an antelope. Dating early 20th century, a very fine example.
From a private collection.
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- Dimensions:Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)Seat Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:early 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nottingham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9003235924702
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