Dogon Figural Picking Bird Antique African Mask Mali

A Stunning Old Dogon Picking Bird Mask w Female Figure
Antique African Art - Tribal Masque - Mali

Collected from the: Dogon peoples of the Bandiagara Cliffs near Ireli in Mali, West Africa
Material: Wood, pigment
Period: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 30" height, 6.5" width, 5.5" depth; weight is 4.05 pounds
Condition: Exceptional. From a private Houston collection, exquisite signs of age and wear from authentic tribal use, age cracks test stable, exposed wood displays significant patination. Make special note of the surface condition, fine encrustation and hole wear, the weat d patina displays liberal traces of skin oil indicative of frequent tribal wear and handling - a superb specimen !

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