DOGON MASK 8, Mali

Photographs © Tim Hamill

DOGON, MASK 8, 12.25", $350, Mali

The Dogon carve over eighty kinds of mask some of which, especially the Satimbe, Katanga and Sirige, are considered to have potent magical powers. Others, representing hunters or animals, are used in dances of a more celebratory or social nature.

This heavily eroded piece was probably made to be sold.

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