Dogon OLD Bird Mask Antique African Tribal Masque Mali

A Stunning Old Dogon Bird Mask - Rare, Museum Quality Presentation
Antique African Masque Tribal Sculpture Mali

Collected from the: Dogon peoples of the Bandiagara Cliffs near Ireli in Mali, West Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigment, skin oil
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 17.5" height, 6.5" width, 4.25" depth; weight is 2.20 pounds.
Condition: Excellent - significant signs of age and wear from extensive tribal use, exposed wood displays considerable patination. Make special note of the surface condition and hole wear, the weat d patina displays generous remnants of early pigments with liberal traces of skin oil which suggest frequent tribal wear and handling - exceptional!

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