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Mask (Omono or Tana Wurum Bogoro)
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Dogon masks can be interpreted on two fundamentally different levels: “front speech” (<em>giri so</em>) reflects an early stage of knowledge and consists of a tale that is intended to arouse curiosity; and “speech of the world” (<em>aduno so</em>) refers to Dogon cosmogony, reserved for highly instructed men and women. Masked dances have recently been organized in Dogon regions for tourists and dignitaries. The character of <em>omono</em> is a rare one among the 80 or so that appear in Dogon masquerades.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver |
| Medium | Wood and paint |
| Dimensions | Overall: 91.5 cm (36 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Mask |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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