Dogon White Monkey Masque Antique African Mask Mali

An Extraordinary Old Dogon White Monkey Mask
Antique African Art - 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
Dimensions: 22.5" height, 7.5" width, 6" depth; weight is 4.50 pounds
Condition: Exceptional, no damage or repair. 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, considerable wear at holes and interior, all indicative of extensive use. Gorgeous weat d patina retains generous remnants of the early pigments - an extraordinary character !

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