This mask was carved in the style of a Dogon dama mask. Dama masks come in many shapes and sizes and are used for ancestor worship and initiation purposes. This particular mask has anthropomorphic features and a zoomorphic superstructure. He measures 20 inches tall, 23 inches including the custom stand, and weighs 5 pounds, 7.5 pounds including stand. There is wear and tear including minor cracking and scuffing. Please inspect photos.
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Dogon Dama Mask on Custom Stand 20″ – Mali – African Art
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| Type of Object | Face Mask and stand |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | Wood, pigment and vegetable fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 20" mask, 23" on stand |
| Width (Inches) | 6" |
| Depth (Inches) | 9" |
| Weight | 5 lbs mask | 7.5 lbs including stand |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Dogon People
The Dogon have become popularized for their ancient tales on human origins and extraterrestrial contact. According to legend, a race of beings called Nommo, came from the star system Sirius, thousands of years ago. The beings are said to have come to Earth and provided humans with knowledge. They gave the Dogon information about their solar system as well as our own. These same creatures also appear in Babylonian and Sumerian myths.
Oddly, the Dogon did have knowledge for centuries that were, until Galileo and his telescope, unknown to the Western world. They identified Jupiter’s moons and Saturn’s rings and knew that the Sun was the center of our solar system. They have stories about the big bang and other astronomical events. They had awareness about an invisible companion star orbiting Sirius that was unidentified until 1970. It baffles scientists to this day that an ancient race had knowledge of solar systems that cannot be seen without the help of high-powered telescopes.
Read more about the Dogon here.
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