TARA MASK (Hyena) (SOLD)
Country: Mali
Material: Wood, Pigment
Size: 13" Tall
The Dogon live along the Bandiagara cliffs and are well known for their funeral ceremonies and special death anniversary ceremonies, known as Dama. Dama are held every two or three years, and are to honor several people who have died since the last Dama.
This mask represents the Hyena. |
