Dogon Antique Lion Mask :: (Stat-Mali-Dog-015)
Antique Lion mask from Dogon country in Mali.
Details
Country of Origin…….……….. Mali
Culture………………………… Dogon
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions…………………….23cm x 20cm x 12cm
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Bashiri selection of West African masks from Mali, including Bambara Maraka masks and Bozo fish masks.
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Antique Lion mask from Dogon country in Mali.
Details
Country of Origin…….……….. Mali
Culture………………………… Dogon
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions…………………….23cm x 20cm x 12cm
One of the most popular types of masks in the Sanga region are the kanaga masks. Like other Dogon masks, kanaga masks are worn at rituals called dama, whe aims to transport the souls of deceased family members away from the village and to enhance the prestige of the deceased and his descendants by impressive…
The Bozo people are known as ‘the masters of the Niger river’ and are the oldest inhabitants of their region which neighbours the Dogon. Although the majority have converted to Islam, they preserve Animist traditions and this contemporary festival mask shows that elements of their original culture survives. Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Mali Culture………………………….. Bozo…
Marka masks are revered as channels to extremely powerful protective spirits who convey messages, frighten away evil, cure illnesses and encourage fertility. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Mali Culture………………………… Bambara Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration, Prosperity Dimensions……………………. 35 x 16 x 13cm