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Heavily Eroded Old Malinke Ntomo Mask

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Description

A highly decorated and heavily weathered and eroded old Malinke dance mask for the Konden Initiation ceremony, with ornate metal designs applied and tall comb like structure which is obviously eroded and worn. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 28 x 11 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $35.00. Provenance: Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt, NY

Condition

fair, heavily eroded and fragile, well weathered, missing sections.

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Heavily Eroded Old Malinke Ntomo Mask

Name: Heavily Eroded Old Malinke Ntomo Mask
SKU: 73144076
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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