## Short Description

Wood carved zoomorphic crocodile mask with pigment, attributed in a restricted-use resale appraisal report as Dogon, Mali. Measures approximately 20 x 7 inches. The report notes that the piece shows some age, is damaged, and has a secondary market value range of $350–$450.

## Full Description

Offered here is a carved wood African zoomorphic mask with pigment, identified in a restricted-use resale appraisal report as a **Dogon crocodile mask from Mali**. The mask measures approximately **20 x 7 inches** and has an elongated animal-form profile with carved surface detail and remaining areas of pigment.

This piece has been reviewed in a restricted-use resale appraisal report by Charles Jones African Art, dated 6/18/26. The report describes the object as a **“20 x 7”. Wood carved mask with pigment. Piece shows some age, zoomorphic crocodile, Dogon, Mali. Damaged.”** The stated secondary market value range in that report is **$350.00–$450.00**.

The mask is being listed conservatively based on the appraisal language. Unlike the other two pieces in the same report, this example is described as **Dogon, Mali** and noted as showing some age, while also being clearly identified as damaged. It is offered as a collectible African carved mask with condition issues, suitable for display, study, or collection.

The mask has a visually strong elongated form and aged surface character, with pigment remains, losses, cracks, chips, wear, and irregularities throughout. Please review all photographs carefully, as the mask is sold as shown and the visible damage is part of the condition description.

## Condition Report

Pre-owned carved wood mask with pigment and visible age/handling wear throughout. The appraisal report specifically notes the piece as **damaged**. Condition issues may include chips, cracks, losses, pigment wear, rubbing, surface abrasions, edge wear, old breaks, missing elements, and general instability or fragility typical of damaged carved wood objects. Surface shows uneven coloration and aged patina. Sold as shown. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

## Specifications

* **Object Type:** African zoomorphic mask

* **Form:** Crocodile / animal-form mask

* **Attribution:** Dogon, Mali, per appraisal report

* **Material:** Carved wood with pigment

* **Dimensions:** Approx. 20 x 7 inches

* **Surface:** Aged wood surface with pigment remains

* **Condition:** Damaged, with wear, losses, cracks, and pigment loss as shown

* **Report Note:** Restricted-use resale appraisal states the piece shows some age and identifies it as zoomorphic crocodile, Dogon, Mali

* **Authentication:** Offered according to the appraisal report description; no separate guarantee of ceremonial use or field provenance

## Authentication / Attribution Note

This mask is offered based on the language of the restricted-use resale appraisal report, which describes it as a **wood carved mask with pigment, zoomorphic crocodile, Dogon, Mali**, and notes that it **shows some age**. The report also notes the piece is **damaged**. Ceremonial use, field use, exact age, and provenance are not guaranteed unless independently verified.