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An Old Dogon Omono White Monkey Mask, African Mask

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An Old Dogon Omono White Monkey Mask, African Mask

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Carved wooden mask with large square eyes for the dancer and featuring the image of a white monkey on top. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. During the Dogon ceremonies for the Dama masquerade different types of monkey masks are invited to perform. These monkeys include "Omono" refers to the 'white' monkey like this example; the red monkey mask is known as "Ko" and the black monkey is called "Dege". This is accordingly to the role assigned to the being danced. The Dogon believe that the baboon mask reflects the 'wild' side of mankind, uncivilized, anti-social and dangerous.The Dogon people of the Bandiagara escarpment of region of Mali are well known for their spectacular and dramatic funerary rituals and the various masks that appear during the funerary rituals known as Dama. The Dama funerary ceremonies extend over a number of days during which numerous masks appear to honor the deceased as they are elevated to their new status as an ancestor. The dancing of the masks celebrate the life of the deceased while at the same time serves to equally guide the new ancestor out of the village so that the spirit of the deceased cannot harm the living. The mask itself measures 27 inches tall. A metal display stand will also be included.

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Well weathered and worn, overall Good condition.

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An Old Dogon Omono White Monkey Mask, African Mask

Name: An Old Dogon Omono White Monkey Mask, African Mask
SKU: 50512735
Price: 100 USD
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Estimate $300 - $600

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