This Dogon tribal mask from Mali hand-carved in a single piece of wood, featuring bold geometric eye designs rendered in beige/white pigments. A carved monkey figure crowns the composition.Standing 22" tall with dimensions of 5.5" wide by 6.25" deep, the piece displays the patina of age with minor wear consistent with authentic use. Among the dogon people, primates held profound spiritual significance, embodying the untamed forces of the surrounding wilderness and serving as protective talismans against malevolent influences.