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Description : African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali, Walu (Antelope) Mask: Carved wood, heavily patinated with remnants of ochre, black and white pigments, On the back, some fiber rope attachments remain from its former costume. Late 19th/ early 20th century The mask features an abstracted rectangular face divided into two symmetrical sections, with square eye holes cut into the deeply recessed areas. The back is hollowed, its top edge lined with incised holes for a rope-net attachment for securing the mask to the head of a dancer. Above, two tall abstracted horns are flanked by two stylized ears. The Walu mask, like other Dogon masks, appeared at festivities marking the end of a period of mourning, and at the Sigi festival held every six decades to celebrate the history and mythical creation of the Dogon people.
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Estimate (low-high) : 1200 USD-2500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 48
Title : Walu (Antelope) Mask
Size : 33H x 9.5W x 7.75D (inches)
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Good condition. Soiled, heavily patinated and discolored on the front. Scuffs, minor wood losses and other evidence of use and handling. Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art
Sale date : 10 Mar 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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