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Africa, Mali

Tribal Group: Dogon

Mask, Walu, wood, carved six projections extending the face that emulates Dogon architecture.

Walu is a funerary ceremony that is danced when an important village member passes, or periodically on behalf of all who have passed before.

It is intended to accompany the deceased
into the world of their ancestors. Walu is an antelope. The projections represent antelope horns. The ceremony is tied up in a legend
about Walu as the protector of the sun, and who died as a result of that responsibility.

Size: 23" tall x 8" wide

Maker unknown

US$1350

Fort Myers, FL. 33957 239-482-7025 800-305-0185

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