{"product_id":"dogon-mask-form-with-surmounted-female-figure-mali-c-1950s-1970s","title":"Dogon Mask Form with Surmounted Female Figure, Mali c. 1950s-1970s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eA carved timber Dogon mask form from Mali, surmounted by a female figure and mounted on a custom metal stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eThe piece has a strong vertical presence, combining a mask form with an over-figure in a single sculptural composition. The carving shows visible age wear and patina that reflect its material and history rather than decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eAnimal-like features sometimes described as “rabbit” appear in stylised form, typical of Dogon visual language, which favours abstraction over literal representation. This should be understood as a collected sculptural object rather than a documented performance mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eLikely made mid–late 20th century, approximately the 1950s–1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eOrigin: Mali, West Africa\u003cbr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eCultural context: Dogon\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eMaterial: Carved timber with metal detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eHeight: Approx. 124cm (excluding stand)\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eDate: Likely mid–late 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eCondition: Age-related wear and surface abbrasion consistent with material and age\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eStand: Custom metal stand included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eCondition note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eThis piece shows visible wear,. These are consistent with age and material and form part of the object’s character. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attic Finds Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48414744412383,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3252\/8863\/files\/mali_dogon_sculptural_figure_attic_finds.jpg?v=1770072519","url":"https:\/\/www.atticfinds.com.au\/products\/dogon-mask-form-with-surmounted-female-figure-mali-c-1950s-1970s","provider":"Attic Finds Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}