Exceptional Dogon mask, heavily abstracted form in Baboon totem. Hollowed dome-like form, the flat jaw supporting a broad mouth beneath a sloping facial plane comprised of three vertical ribs framing the inset pierced eyes, two holes at the cheeks for the insertion of a bite-stick beneath c-shaped ears on the sides; exceptionally fine and encrusted reddish brown patina. Mali. Height 31 cm. Width 13.5 cm D1.8 cm.