Large carved wooden crest mask from Mali, Africa known as "Kanaga" with tall super-structure accented with black pitch and white paint. Dogon dancers perform with kanaga masks at dama ceremonies honoring the dead. Rotating their upper bodies from the hips and swinging the masks in wide circles, the dancers imitate Amma, the creator god, who brought all things to life. Their outstretched movements symbolically spread the force of life throughout the world. Measures 42 x 21 inches and has a 8 lb shipping weight. ** This mask will be shipped by our third party shipper.

This is the best Field used example I have offered in the last 10 years. well weathered and well handled with signs of actual field use and wear, no breaks or repairs.