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Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
$2,400per set
£1,812.64per set
€2,093.88per set
CA$3,381.26per set
A$3,621.33per set
CHF 1,946.80per set
MX$43,983.15per set
NOK 24,598.78per set
SEK 22,522.02per set
DKK 15,645.13per set
About the Item
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ceremonies The Dogon believe that the Dama dance creates a bridge into the supernatural world. Without the Dama dance, the dead cannot cross over into peace
Every five years, Dama memorial ceremonies are held to accompany the dead into the ancestral realm and restore order to the universe. During the Dama celebration, Youdiou villagers circle around stilt dancers. The dance and costumes imitate a long-legged water bird. The dancers execute difficult steps while teetering high above the crowd. Through such rituals, the Dogon believe that the benevolent force of the ancestor is transmitted to them.
- Creator:Dogon Tribe Mali (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
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- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU106245938303
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