Mask - Dogon - Burkina Faso - Mask Dege from the NDA (No reserve price)

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Masque Dege dal nda, a wooden Dogon mask from Burkina Faso depicting a serene male ancestor with carved geometric incisions, dating to 1950–1960, measuring 23 cm high by 11 cm wide and weighing 2 kg, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, sold without a stand, provenance private collection.

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This rare wooden mask represents a male ancestor of the Dogon people.

The mask is rich with the traditional features for which the art of this region is praised.
You can notice the finely notched beard and the serene facial expression.
On the face, there are deep geometric incisions, traditional scarifications.

Provenance: private collection.

This rare wooden mask represents a male ancestor of the Dogon people.

The mask is rich with the traditional features for which the art of this region is praised.
You can notice the finely notched beard and the serene facial expression.
On the face, there are deep geometric incisions, traditional scarifications.

Provenance: private collection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Burkina Faso
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Dogon
Height
23 cm
Width
11 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
2 kg
Estimated period
1950-1960
Title additional information
Mask Dege from the NDA
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
92.86%
Private

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