MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.
Title:
Dogon, Mali Satimbe, Dance Mask
Object Name:
Mask, Ritual
Other Name:
Mask, Dance
Place of Origin:
Dogon, Mali, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 26—1/2"
W = 8"
D = 16"
Description:
Dance mask with extended bird beak forehead, red, black and white geometric designs with dots on surface. White elongated rectangular face, with white rectangular open mouth and pierced eyes, female finial figure on top with black patina, with oval—shaped head. Large circular ears, short neck, large round protruding breasts, boneless slightly bent arms, carved away from body. Long cylindrical trunk, heavy bent boneless legs, round peg extending through mask at mouth area for dancer to bite, to hold in place.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Paint
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2014.1.23
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