AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN N'TOMO MASK, BAMANA, MALI, 1-20 CC.
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Description
A hand-carved mask from the Bamana people, Mali. Made of wood upholstered with metal. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. N'tomo masks are used in initiation rites and agricultural festivals. The number of horns indicated the sex of the mask. (male: 3 or 6, female: 4 or 8, androgynous: 2,5 or 7.)Late 19th - early 20th cc.
Dimensions: L: 26 1/2 in., (67 cm.)
Condition
Overall condition good. Shows signs of age. Has a small chip on the bottom.
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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN N'TOMO MASK, BAMANA, MALI, 1-20 CC.
Estimate $200 - $300
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