Walking stick - Wood - Dogon mask
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Masque dogon, a wooden antique mask from Mali representing the Dogon culture, 54 cm high, 19 cm wide, 18 cm deep, weight 2 kg, in good condition with age-related wear and stains.
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The Dogon strongly seek harmony, which is reflected in many of their rites.
For example, in one of their most important rituals, women commend the men, men thank the women, the young express their appreciation to the elders, and the elders identify the contributions of the young.
Another example is the custom of refined greetings every time a Dogon meets another.
This custom is repeated many times throughout the Dogon village, all day long.
During these formal greetings, the entering person answers a series of questions about their entire family, asked by the person who was already there. Invariably, the answer is sewa, meaning that all is well.
Then the entering Dogon repeats the ritual, asking the resident how their entire family is doing.
Because of the repetition of the term sewa throughout the Dogon village, neighboring peoples have called the Dogons the people of sewa.
The Dogon strongly seek harmony, which is reflected in many of their rites.
For example, in one of their most important rituals, women commend the men, men thank the women, the young express their appreciation to the elders, and the elders identify the contributions of the young.
Another example is the custom of refined greetings every time a Dogon meets another.
This custom is repeated many times throughout the Dogon village, all day long.
During these formal greetings, the entering person answers a series of questions about their entire family, asked by the person who was already there. Invariably, the answer is sewa, meaning that all is well.
Then the entering Dogon repeats the ritual, asking the resident how their entire family is doing.
Because of the repetition of the term sewa throughout the Dogon village, neighboring peoples have called the Dogons the people of sewa.
Details
Era
After 2000
Weight
2 kg
Title additional information
Dogon mask
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
54 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
18 cm
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