Zoomorphic face mask · Mali, Dogon · ID: 3052855
Price
EUR 1,200plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
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.
The object Zoomorphic face mask with the object ID 3052855 was part of the auction Auction 106 on April 25, 2026, lot number 239 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,200 in Open sale.
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