This mask was created in the style of a Kanaga mask from the Dogon people of Mali. Kanaga masks can be identified by the double crossbar on top. This particular mask has been pigmented with red and black and features carved triangular eyes. The mask measures 35 inches tall and weighs 6 pounds. There is some damage to the back of the mask – please see photos. This mask does not come with a stand.
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Intriguing Dogon Kanaga African Mask 35″ – Mali*
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Dogon |
| Material | wood, pigment, leather, string |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 35" |
| Width (Inches) | 21.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 9" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 6 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Damage to back of mask – see photos |
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 Kanaga Mask
Kanaga masks are one of the most popular types of masks used for rituals known as dama. The goal of the ritual is to transport the souls of the deceased away from the village and to enhance the prestige of the deceased. The mask is thought to evoke the Creator God, Amma.
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