This mask was created in the style of a Satimbe mask from the Dogon people of Mali. The mask features beautiful geometric striations on the face, carved out square shaped eyes and a gorgeous female figure with her arms in front of her body in an upright position. The mask measures 39 inches tall and weighs 12 pounds. The piece is in good condition with minor imperfections such as scrapes and scuffs – please see photos. This piece does not come with a stand.
| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | Wood, pigment, leather |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 39" |
| Width | 9” |
| Depth | 8.5" |
| Weight | 12 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
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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About the Satimbe Mask
The Satimbe mask is danced in the Dama Masquerade during the Sigi ceremony, which is held every sixty years to honor those who have died since the last Dama Masquerade. Satimbe symbolizes Yasigini, the sister of the masks, who is the only woman accepted into the male Awa society.
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