Kanaga mask

Originally from Mali, this unique Kanaga mask comes from the Dogon ethnic group. Sculpting this mask has a spiritual meaning as profound as the ritual that accompanies it when it is acquired. This mask offers a rare insight into the very secret methods of making Dogon masks. Dating from the middle of the 20th century, this remarkable work is made of wood and rope, measuring 20x58x113 cm. It reveals the artistic expertise and symbolic richness characteristic of Dogon art, offering a tangible testimony to Dogon culture and spirituality.