DOGON MONKEY MASK from Mali, West hot Africa. Hand Carved Animistic Ceremonial Mask. Decorative Sculpture.

A Vintage Dogon Ceremonial Mask from Mali, West Africa.
Hand Carved, Animistic, stylised in the form of a Monkey.
Typical features of the Dogon tribe carvings with 'triangular' eyes and angular features.
A very nice example, made in Mali for trade.
The ancient Dogon tribe are known for their religious traditions, ritual dances, their massive ritual masks, wooden sculptures and their architecture.
They are also known for their incredible astronomical knowledge and their fascinating mythological accounts.
The Dogon have an ancient tradition that mentions myths and legends that go thousands of years into the past.
Dogon animistic masks are regarded as depicting 'beings of the bush'. They represent and symbolise the wildness of the bush and the surrounding area, which, is beyond their control, forming a spiritual link between man and nature.

Vintage and in good used condition. Solid, with signs of weathering and historic marks from insects.
Some photo's have been taken on a display stand, not included.
Height 38 cm, hot 15 inches.
Width 17.5 cm, 7 inches.

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