Photographs © Tim Hamill
DOGON STYLE MASK 66, 24.25" high, $600, Mali
Despite its appearance this mask was probably made to be 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. This mask , which has a tall shape similar to a Sirige
mask is much too small to have actually been worn.
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