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Masque singe, Dogon, Mali — Masque singe, Dogon, Mali
Masque singe, Dogon, Mali

Masque singe, Dogon, Mali

A monkey mask created by the Dogon people of Mali, depicting animal forms used in traditional dances and ceremonies. These zoomorphic masks reflect the Dogon's relationship with nature and spiritual beliefs.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Collection Hélène Leloup, Le Journal d'une Pionnière, Vol. I

June 21, 2023

Estimate: $60,000 – $90,000

Lot 11

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Masque singe, Dogon, Mali, Masque singe, Dogon, Mali

A monkey mask created by the Dogon people of Mali, depicting animal forms used in traditional dances and ceremonies. These zoomorphic masks reflect the Dogon's relationship with nature and spiritual beliefs.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Animal, Ritual, African Art, Monkey, Dogon, Mali, Mask, Zoomorphic