DOGON MASK 12, Mali

Photographs © Tim Hamill

DOGON, MASK 12, 15.5", SOLD, Mali

(This mask has been evaluated by a French dealer as dating from the early 20th century)

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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