King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
Antelope Mask, 2025
Resin, archival finish
16 x 5 1/2 x 4 in
40.6 x 14 x 10.2 cm
40.6 x 14 x 10.2 cm
Origin - Mali, Dogon Dogon antelope masks are used in ceremonies, especially one called Dama, a complex funeral rite designed to escort the spirit of the deceased to the afterlife,...
Origin - Mali, Dogon
Dogon antelope masks are used in ceremonies, especially one called Dama, a complex funeral rite designed to escort the spirit of the deceased to the afterlife, restore social order, and ensure the prosperity and fertility of the community. These elaborate masks, representing mythical antelopes and other animals, play a crucial role in the large-scale performances that conclude a period of mourning by guiding ancestral spirits to their final resting place in the spirit world.