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Place of Origin: African
Creator: Dogon Tribe
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
By Dogon Tribe Mali
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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 ce...
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1930s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Art

Materials

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