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This is the rating and price for Bold Toma Landai African Mask, Mid to late 20th cen



Description : Carved wooden mask with classic horns as well as bold shape and carved linear designs. The landai masks symbolized the legendary ancestor and spoke a secret language. They appeared in public when it was time for male youths to be initiated into adulthood. Its image represented the major forest spirit which made manifest the power of poro, one of its duties was symbolically to devour boys at the end of their initiation period in order to give them rebirth as men. Only men wore these masks, which were fitted over the wearer's head horizontally.
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Estimate (low-high) : 350 USD-700 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 52
Title : Bold Toma Landai African Mask, Period : Mid to late 20th cen
Notes : The mask Display Stands are not included unless stated so in the description. Mask display stands can be purchased seperately at www.tribalgatherings.com
Condition report : Overall well worn , good condition.
Tribal Gatherings, auctioneer, Brigantine, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Masks of the World : 100 Great Masks with $50.00 Start Bids and No Reserve
Sale date : 12 Mar 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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