A RARE DOGON "BIRD" MASK, dyodyomini

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A RARE DOGON "BIRD" MASK, dyodyomini

Of rectangular form with pierced square eyes, the long slender pierced "beak" projecting forward from the forehead, joined at the tip and pierced again on the lower half just off the forehead, pale dry patina with extensive traces of pinkish-brown and white pigments.
37in. long (94cm.)
Provenance
Arthur Barth, San Diego, acquired 1968
Exhibited
San Diego, XXXXXXXXX, 1970, no. 5