Masque Satimbe Dogon
CERTIFICATE NUMBER : 20170529042654
REGISTERED ON : 29/05/2017
Dogon Satimbe Mask
This mask represents the first woman to be consecrated as Yasigine by the Andoumboulou. According to Helene Leloup, the first Satimbe would have been made around 1850 by one named Ambagono of the village of Yabatalou, because he would have been struck by the beauty of a girl named Timbe. The Yasigine "Woman of the Sigi" is the only woman to play an active role in the rituals of the Awa and, as such, it occupies an eminent position in society. She takes part in the binge drinking of the Sigi, approaches the masked men during the funeral ceremonies and can mingle with certain dances. [...] In general, she is the servant of the men of the Awa. "(Dogon Country Masks
Artist's name : Galerie d'art le Tekrour
Year : 1975
Dimensions : 85x75x6
Support : Non
Medium : Sculpture
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