Dogon Mask With Figure Wood Custom Stand Mali African Art
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137398
$750.00
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| Brand | Unbranded |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Mask |
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| People | Dogon |
| Materials | Wood, pigment, metal |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Height (in) | 26 |
| Width (in) | 8 |
| Depth (in) | 4.5 |
| Dimensions | 33 Inch height on stand |
| Overall Condition | Good. 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 | Very worn patina, arrested bug damage, wood flaws |
Additional Information:
Early history is informed by oral traditions, which claim that the Dogon originated from the west bank of the Niger River (10th to 13th centuries). They emigrated west to northern Burkina Faso, where local histories describe them as kibsi. Around 1490, they fled a region now known as the northern Mossi kingdom of Yatenga when it was invaded by Mossi calvary. They ended up in the Bandiagara cliffs region, safe from the approaching horsemen. Carbon-14 dating techniques used on excavated remains found in the cliffs suggest that there were inhabitants in the region before the arrival in the Dogon, dating back to the 10th century. Those Dogon who did not flee were incorporated into Mossi society and were known as the nyonyose, or descendants of the first inhabitants.
Recommended Rading
Griaule, M. Masques Dogon. 1963 DeMott, B. Dogon Masks.1979. Imperato, PJ.P., Dogon Cliff Dwellers. 1978 Ezra, K. Art of the Dogon. 1988.