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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3420/19

Mask carved from wood. The face is sunken, with a raised nose ridge down the centre of the face. There are two small rectangular cutouts for eyes. High on either side of the head are two long appendages. A long beak-like structure extends from the forehead, and again up from the centre of the head. There are areas where pigment is still visible.

  • History Of Use

    Animal masks were carved by the Dogon to receive the spiritual energy of animals after death.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Dogon
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 33.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 44.3 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
  • Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget
  • Made in Mali
  • Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3420/0019

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