Description : A hand-carved mask from the Bamana people, Mali. Made of wood upholstered with metal. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. N'tomo masks are used in initiation rites and agricultural festivals. The number of horns indicated the sex of the mask. (male: 3 or 6, female: 4 or 8, androgynous: 2,5 or 7.)
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n° 305 Titre : Vintage African N'Tomo Mask Dimensions : L: 26 1/2 in. Condition report : Overall condition good. Shows signs of age. Has a small chip on the bottom.