The Engels Collection

This exceptional Dogon mask represents one of the finest examples of West African ceremonial art. Created by master craftsmen of the Dogon people of Mali in the 19th century, this mask was used in important religious ceremonies that honored ancestors and ensured the continuity of Dogon cultural knowledge.

The distinctive geometric patterns and stylized features demonstrate the sophisticated aesthetic principles that have made Dogon art highly influential in both traditional African contexts and modern Western art movements.