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€ 195,00
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Beautiful mask from the Marka / Bambara tribe of Mali
The wooden mask is charestic decorated with metal plates
Detailed scarification all over the face with typical appearance
The BAMBARA have all sorts of societies in which men pass stages, such as the ndomo, komo, nama, kono, tyi wara and kore, they constitute the different stages of initiation societies. Each society owns different masks.
Provenance: former private German collection.
| Object: | Marka Mask |
| Ethnic group: | Bambara |
| Country: | Mali |
| Material: | Wood, Metal |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 43x17x15 cm |
| Weight: | 2000 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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