Lot 83
West Africa, Mali, Dogon, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fascinating wooden mask representing a hare, known as "dyommo" to the Dogon people. Crowned by a towering ears, the animal presents a long faces with painted spots and rectangular eye holes. Netting on the verso would have helped to keep the mask in place. The Dogon people of Mali use a tremendous variety of masks, most of which center around funeral rites to usher the spirit of the dead from the village back to its proper place in the bush. Traditionally, the Awa Society controlled the use of masks. Some masks have an entertainment and story-telling function as well, such as this dyommo (hare) mask along with the dannana (hunter) masquerader. The dannana pretends to hunt several dyommo masqueraders, who hide among the spectators and escape. Size: 4.1" Deep x 6.8" W x 16.4" H (10.4 cm x 17.3 cm x 41.7 cm)
There are two species of hare that inhabit Dogon territory in Mali, both nocturnal: the African savanna hare (Lepus microtis) and the Cape hare (Lepus capensis). Such hares are so fast that the only animal capable of chasing them down is the cheetah.
Provenance: Private Portland, Oregon, USA collection
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- Condition: Some nicks, chips, and abrasions, as well as a few stable fissures. Otherwise, intact with rich patina and liberal remaining pigments.
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