Griaule,Marcel. — Masques Dogons. [First edition].

Paris, Institut d'ethnologie, Musée de l'homme, 1938. VIII,[4],896,[4] pp. 261 col. & b./w. figs, 1 single-page b./w. map, 32 plts with [72] b./w. ills (photographs). Orig. publisher's hardcover binding (blind stamped green cloth with gilt lettering on spine). 8vo. (Université de Paris, Travaux et me´moires de l'Institut d'ethnologie, 33). - A neat copy.First edition of this monumental monograph devoted to Dogon culture and in particular to its masks. It includes an introduction to Dogon society and culture, the transcription of several myths and ceremonies as well as the associated masks, accessories and art. - Wihout (!) the vinyl record with Dogon music ("Danse Kagãndige sur le rythme du même nom"). - Text in French.