This mask was created by the Dogon people of Mali. This mask features an abstract face with triangular eyes, two protruding ears and a female figure protruding from the top of the mask. It measures 22.5 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds. The figure on top has been reattached to the mask, there is some cracking, scrapes and scuffs throughout – please inspect photos. Stand not included.
Dogon Face Mask with Female Figure 22.5″ – Mali – African Art
$250.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | Wood, pigment, string |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 22.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 7.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 7" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 4 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Top figure reattached – scrapes, scuffs, cracks |
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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