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Description
Dogon

Type of artwork	Ethnographic art
Period	1900 to 1944
Technique	Wood
Style	African
Subject	Mask

Dimensions

110 x 50 x 30 cm (h x w x d)

This work is part of the Sculptures & Objects Special special.

Description

Translated with Google Translate. Original text show .

One of the most popular Dogon masks is the Kanaga. The Kanaga masks are worn during rituals to carry the souls of deceased relatives out of the village and increase the prestige of the deceased and his descendants. The Kanaga depicts a bird, the Kommolo tebu. It is not known which bird this would have been. A mythical hunter is said to have killed one of these birds and made a mask in its likeness.

The mask is complete with headdress, beard, head attachment, etc. see photos. 110cm excl. beard.

Condition
Condition	Good

Shipment
Pick up	The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Shipment	Due to its size or fragility, it is not possible to send this item via regular mail

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Pick up	Yes, possible
Location	UTRECHT, The Netherlands

Start time	1-5-2024 at 18:45
End time	6-5-2024 at 22:25

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