African Art at the
Ralph Proctor Gallery"Classical African Images"
White Monkey Mask
- country: Mali
- people: Dogon
- medium: Wood, raffia
- size: 20x5x6 inches
- price: $400.
- inventory #: rpg0035
This mask represents Omono, the White Monkey. The dancer wearing the mask sits aside from the performers who are conducting an important public ritual. During the intermission, children invite Omono to perform his dance that mimics the antics of the white monkey. The dance is very comical and provides comic relief during otherwise serious or sad ceremonies.