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Title Dogon Abstract Mask Mali African Type of Object Face mask Country of Origin Mali People Dogon Materials Wood, pigment Approximate Age mid 20th Century Dimensions 13 Inches H. x 7 inches W. Overall Condition Fair to poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair old insect damage arrested, cracks, chips, scrapesAdditional Information: An abstract Dogon mask identified with Dogon mythic beings and symbols related to their way of life. This mask probably represent sa black monkey / baboon Dege. Baboon masks include "Dege" that refers to the 'black' monkey ; the red monkey mask known as "Ko" and the white monkey called "Omono". This is accordingly to the role assigned to the being danced. The Dogon believe that the monkey mask reflects the 'wild' side of mankind, uncivilized, anti-social and dangerous..The Dogon people of the Bandiagara escarpment of region of Mali are well known for their spectacular and dramatic funerary rituals and the various masks that appear during the funerary rituals known as Dama.The Dama funerary ceremonies extend over a number of days during which numerous masks appear to honor the deceased as they are elevated to their new status as an ancestor. The dancing of the masks celebrate the life of the deceased while at the same time serves to equally guide the new ancestor out of the village so that the spirit of the deceased cannot harm the living.A number of masks appear each with a different sculptural form and identity reflecting Dogon mythology, cosmology to give sculptural shape to Dogon understanding of the world of the living. This example of the bird mask with its elongated legs and its beak reaching down the face is an interesting variation of the Dogon bird mask.Recommended Reading: Griaule, M. Msques Dogon, 1963.Imperato, J. P., Dogon Cliff Dwellers, The Art of Mali s Mountain People. 1978.**95387**All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers!Please visit our About Us page.Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions.Customer Service : We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care!Handling Time : We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours.Returns : We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. 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