Zoomorphic face mask · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3052855
Starting price
EUR 1,200
Estimated price
EUR 2,500
Provenance
Tommy Carlsson, Eskilstuna, SwedenJohn Dubrow, New York City, USA
Size
H: 54 cm
H: 21.3 inch
Description
wood, pigments, metal, rest.
Zoomorphic Dogon masks represent animals or animal-like beings and embody specific powers, qualities, and natural principles. They are used in ritual dances to make the connection between humans, ancestors, and cosmic forces visible. Their forms are often abstracted, allowing the animal to be experienced symbolically rather than naturalistically.