A Rare Dogon Dyommo Rabbit Mask Ex Davis Collection

Description: This is an old carved wooden rabbit mask with highly stylized form, painted spots, tall carved ears and a well weathered surface. According to local beliefs, the dyommo mask (rabbit) which performs with the dannana mask (hunter). The hunter would pretends to hunt the several rabbit masks performing with him. He chases them; they flee in all directions, hiding among the spectators assembled in the village square Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. This mask measures 17 x 6.5 inches, The mask can also include a display stand. Provenance: Ex: Allison Davis Collection. Allison Davis was an American educator, anthropologist, writer, researcher, and scholar who was considered one of the most promising black scholars of his generation. Davis is depicted on a US Postage Stamp issued on February 1, 1994.

Price: 800 USD

Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania

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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Color: Dark Wood Tone

Original/Reproduction: Original

Material: Wood

Tribe: Dogon

Maker: Dogon artist

California Prop 65 Warning: Dogon