Ntomo mask - Wood - Bambara - Mali - Asian African Art

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Ntomo mask – Wood – Bambara – Mali

Name: Ntomo mask - Wood - Bambara - Mali
SKU: 27.108
Price: 180.00 EUR
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SKU: 27.108 Category: African Art Search for: African masks, Bambara, Mali

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Old wooden Bambana mask from Mali. This N’tomo mask is a real sculpture achievement because it is made from a single piece of wood, without assembly.
It is used during initiation rites undergone by the young boys, allowing them to reach the secret society N’ Tomo. This one is a part of six secret societies which they can enter from the age of seven years.
Good condition with a nice aged patina. Contains traces of tribal use.

Provenance: Justin Barthels (1934-2021), gallery owner Maastricht (NL). Ex owner of a Salampasu mask DR Congo Estimated 60.000 – 90.000 USD by Sotheby`s. Source: (https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/africanoceanic-n08858/lot.189.html)

Object:	Ntomo Mask
Ethnic group:	Bambara
Country:	Mali
Material:	Wood
Estimated period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	35x27x17 cm
Weight:	1200 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Ntomo mask – Wood – Bambara – Mali

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