#E809

AFRICA, MALI Tribal Group: DOGON

Mask, "satimbe", face surmounted by a female with arms extended to right and left, with left hand holding a ladle.
The figure is seated on a small stool.

The face is typoical of Dogon masks that replicate Dogon architecture with triangular eyeholes in deep vertical channels. Ears protrude slightly from each side of the face.

31" x 19" wide at the extended arms

Age unknown, acquired in 1999

Please note: The left arm has been broken at the elbow and was subject to native repair. There also is a crack at the back of the face.

$460

Fort Myers, FL. 33908 239-482-7025 800-305-0185