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Mali, mid-20th century - Dogon Mask

Mali
Dogon mask
Mid-20th century

Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity

Dimensions: 38 x 16 cm
Weight: 650 g
Wood
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More than eighty types of African masks are listed among the Dogon, the best known of which are Kanaga, Sirige, Satimbé, Walu. Most of them are used by circumcised initiates of the Awa society, during funeral ceremonies.

Dogon : Dogon people live in Mali, more precisely on the Bandiagara cliff. The most valued pieces are statues and ritual masks worn during the "Sigui", a ritual danse organised every 60 years.

Related items: Masks Dogon Mali
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