Description: This is a Dogon style mask from Mali, West Africa.Here's some information about it: Type:This could be a Satimbe mask, which features a female figure on top. Purpose: Dogon masks are primarily used in dama ceremonies, which are funerary rituals meant to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. Symbolism: The masks represent various aspects of Dogon life, including: Human characters like hunters, warriors, and healers Animals and birds Objects and abstract concepts Kanaga Mask: One of the most well-known Dogon masks is the Kanaga mask, characterized by a double-barred cross structure on top. Awa Society: The dama ceremonies are organized and performed by the Awa society, which consists of initiated Dogon men. Tourism: Today, dama rituals are sometimes performed for tourists as a source of income
Price: 785 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-11T23:25:01.000Z
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Culture: African
