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Dogon Helmet Mask – Mali

This anthropomorphic helmet mask with two female figures, originates from the Dogon people of Mali. The mask identified as representing a warrior, a member of a neighboring ethnic group with a reputation for aggressive, warlike behavior. The warrior mask has a special role in the masked dances of the dama ceremony.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 18 – H 52 and weight 1.3 kg.

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This anthropomorphic helmet mask with two female figures, originates from the Dogon people of Mali. The mask identified as representing a warrior, a member of a neighboring ethnic group with a reputation for aggressive, warlike behavior. The warrior mask has a special role in the masked dances of the dama ceremony (final commemorative ceremony of an important Dogon elder), especially those that take place on the public plaza of the village as opposed to the house of the man being commemorated.

Dogon artists depict many human characters in their masks, such as hogons, binu priests, elders, young people, craft specialists (including smiths, leatherworkers, hunters, and healers), and foreigners, such as Bamana, Fulani, Tuareg, Europeans, and Muslim marabouts. Most of these characters are represented by masks made entirely out of fiber and cloth: only a few human characters are portrayed in wood. While all of these human masks are somewhat similar in form, wooden samana warrior masks are usually distinguished by three long vertical scarification marks on each cheek.

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Weight 1.3 kg
Dimensions 18 × 52 cm
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