Mask hare - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)
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Masque lièvre, a Dogon wooden mask from Mali dating to the late 20th century, measuring 40 cm high by 20 cm wide and in excellent condition, sold without a stand.
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The hare mask (or dyommo) is one of the varieties of the dogon mask, worn in Mali during ceremonies.
Made of wood, small and lightweight, the hare mask is worn by young boys during an initiation dance depicting the confrontation between the hunter and his prey, the hare, an agile and cunning animal. Like others, this mask also holds hidden meanings: it is believed to have therapeutic virtues in cases of epilepsy.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe hare mask (or dyommo) is one of the varieties of the dogon mask, worn in Mali during ceremonies.
Made of wood, small and lightweight, the hare mask is worn by young boys during an initiation dance depicting the confrontation between the hunter and his prey, the hare, an agile and cunning animal. Like others, this mask also holds hidden meanings: it is believed to have therapeutic virtues in cases of epilepsy.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask hare
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
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