DOGON MASK 10, Mali

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DOGON, MASK 10, 18.5", $300, Mali, SOLD

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.

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