Mask - Wood - Dogon - Mali

Mask, Dogon culture, Mali. Height: 73 cm. Beautiful and intriguing Dogon mask from Mali. The face is strong and the gaze is deep. Note the addition of metal plates under the right eye as well as on the mouth. Some damages. Beautiful ancient patina. The mask has suffered the outrages of time, erosion and attacks of esophageal insects. An old collector's item from the collection of Pierre Robin, a retired Parisian merchant who specializes in Mali. Circa 1940. Placed on a stand. Provenance: - P. Robin, Paris. - M. Gondebeaud, Toulouse