African tribal art - Dogon Antelope mask

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African tribal art - Dogon Antelope mask

Name: African tribal art - Dogon Antelope mask
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: ZT4VYZYNLM
Price: 780 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

780 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Ex-Belgian Guy Mercier collection.

The Dogon people are famous in African tribal art for their myths and beliefs linked to their cosmogony. With a population of around 300,000, they live mainly in the Mopti region of Mali, notably in Bandiagara, Koro, Banka, near Douentza, as well as in part of northern Burkina Faso, northwest of Ouahigouya.
The Dogon produce over 80 types of mask, the most famous of which are the Kanaga, Sirigé, Satimbé and Walu. Used mainly during funeral ceremonies by initiates of the Awa society, these masks sometimes depict animals, reflecting the rich mythology of African Dogon art. The "nyama", the vital force of the mask, is activated by various rituals designed to release its full magical potential.
During the Dama rituals, marking the end of a mourning period, the Dogon make new masks, thus perpetuating their artistic and spiritual tradition.
References: "Dogon" by Huib Blom; "Art of the Dogon", published by the Metropolitan Museum; "Dogon" by H. Leloup, éditions Somogy.
Piece accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Dogon
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Mali
Height (cm)	50
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	PA51