Dogon - Mali

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One item: Dogon wooden mask from Mali, dating to the early 20th century, 45 cm high, in good condition, authentic, provenance: private collection.

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According to the myth, a dog had captured a hare. Its master took it away before it could devour it and took it to his house. There he tied it to a rope, carved a wooden mask in its image, killed it and ate it. The dancer moves by crossing one leg in front of the other with every step and slightly flexes the knees. Then he pretends to be struck and ends up collapsing to the ground, where he remains for some time without moving. The chant with which they encourage him accompanies the meaning of his mime.

Provenance: N Gom Codov, Paris
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

According to the myth, a dog had captured a hare. Its master took it away before it could devour it and took it to his house. There he tied it to a rope, carved a wooden mask in its image, killed it and ate it. The dancer moves by crossing one leg in front of the other with every step and slightly flexes the knees. Then he pretends to be struck and ends up collapsing to the ground, where he remains for some time without moving. The chant with which they encourage him accompanies the meaning of his mime.

Provenance: N Gom Codov, Paris
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
Private

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