Marka mask – Wood – Metal – Bambara – Mali

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.

Object:	Marka Mask
Ethnic group:	Bambara
Country:	Mali
Material:	Wood, Metal
Estimated period:	Second half 20th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	37x20x10 cm
Weight:	1400 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear