Description : Zoomorphic ceremonial dancing mask from the Dogon tribe in Mali, East Africa. Mask is carved wood with red, green, black, and white tone oil painted details. Mask has oversized openings for eyes, along with painted spike extensions along top of mask. Mask measures approx 24 inches in length by 10.5 inches in width by 7.25 inches in depth. Mask has surface wear consistent with age. African Art, Tribal Art, African sculpture, ethnographic Art, African folk art, African sculpture figural, decorative art, collectible African arts, African Dancing ceremonial mask. Property of a New York Private Collection. The highly revered Dogon masks are worn to mark occasions throughout the year. The masks, according to the Dogon serve as a connection between heaven, which is the afterlife and earth. One of the most popular dance rituals is the dama.(Info from Face2Face Africa), 7
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About the lot N° 310 Title : Zoomorphic Ceremonial Dancing Mask Size : 24 inches in length by 10.5 inches in width by 7.25 inches in depth Condition report : surface wear consistent with age The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., auctioneer, Mount Kisco, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : October 23 Red Carpet Auction Sale date : 23 Oct 2019It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale