Old Dogon (Kanaga) Mask,Mali,W.Africa vintage Tasco jewelry Size: 9 1/2” l x

Size: 9 1/2” l x 4” w x 7 “ t

The foothills of the Himalayas and Kashmir traditionally were a source for trees and so an experienced and elaborate wood carving culture developed

but one can clearly see she was experimenting with a very similar subject matter in this painting

These objects were not made for commerce or resale and are real rarities in our modern world

I could not recommend it more as a rug experience

Old Dogon (Kanaga) Mask,Mali,W.Africa vintage Tasco jewelry Size: 9 1/2” l xAn old & authentically used Dogon mask that has great presence & power. It can be displayed on the wall or a base and is hard to photograph in a way that captures all its complexities,form and patina. One of the most popular types of masks in the Sanga region is the type known as kanaga. Like other Dogon masks, kanaga masks are worn at rituals called dama, whose goal is to transport the souls of deceased family members away from the village and to