A Tall carved wooden Dance mask representing the sacred Hornbill bird with female ancestor image on top and various painted designs, woven grass rope for attachment. Known locally as a (Dyodyomini),Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Likely an Early 20th century example. The mask has been custom mounted and measures 27.5 inches tall and 21 inches from front to back. Provenance: A private New Jersey collection. *Exhibited at the SMA Museum of African art in 1996.