Mali - Kanaga Dogon Dance Mask
Mali
Dimensions :
- Height : 95 cm
- Width : 62 cm
- Depth : 15 cm
Kanaga Dogon Mask
Wood, leather and fibers
The Kanaga mask is a facial mask of the Dogon people (Mali), traditionally used by members of Awa society, in particular during ceremonies for the cult of the dead of the dama (ceremonies
of mourning).
The Kanaga mask evokes the creator God Amma. It has a double cross shape, which reminds initiates of the episodes of the creation of the world danced during funeral ceremonies where it is used by members of Awa society. The general public tends to see various animal subjects: the kommolo tebu (a bird), the lizard, the iguana, the barâmkamza dullogu (a water insect), or the hand of God or the spirit. feminine tree (gyinu ya).
The Kanaga mask is a facial mask of the Dogon people (Mali), traditionally used by members of Awa society, in particular during ceremonies for the cult of the dead of the dama (ceremonies
of mourning).
The Kanaga mask evokes the creator God Amma. It has a double cross shape, which reminds initiates of the episodes of the creation of the world danced during funeral ceremonies where it is used by members of Awa society. The general public tends to see various animal subjects: the kommolo tebu (a bird), the lizard, the iguana, the barâmkamza dullogu (a water insect), or the hand of God or the spirit. feminine tree (gyinu ya).
Dimensions :
- Height : 95 cm
- Width : 62 cm
- Depth : 15 cm
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