Dogon Monkey Mask, Mali

height 12 1/2in (31.8cm)

Provenance
Gilbert Graham Collection, Long Island, New York
Jean-Michel Huguenin, Galerie Majestic, Paris
Alan Helms Collection, Boston
Thomas Alexander, III, St. Louis
Leon Meizlik Collection, Westchester, New York

Published
Graham, Gilbert, Dogon Sculpture - Symbols of a Mythical Universe, Hillwood Art Museum, Long Island University, 1997, fig. 75

Exhibited
Brookeville, New York, Dogon Sculpture - Symbols of a Mythical Universe, Hillwood Art Museum, Long Island University, 15 January - 24 March 1997

Of exceeding hard and dense wood with wear consistent with age and use within the culture; the domed head above an elongated facial plane with triangular eyes and nose, bordered by teardrop form ears; dark brown encrusted patina.