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Four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
$2,988.05
£2,234.50
€2,500
CA$4,119.59
A$4,521.35
CHF 2,376.04
MX$53,803.14
NOK 30,372.79
SEK 27,754.72
DKK 19,051.03
About the Item
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns symbolizing the gender of the mask. Masks with three or six horns are masculine, those with four or eight are feminine, and those with two, five, or seven horns are androgynous. Crafted by blacksmiths, the only ones capable of handling the wood charged with spiritual energy, these masks are part of ceremonies that include costumes and whips, representing mythical and spiritual figures. This mask is crafted for females.
Bamana Population, Mali.
Wood and cowrie shells.
Dimensions: H : 52 cm L : 14.5 cm / H : 20.48 in 5.5 in
- Dimensions:Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Ancient
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 3431stDibs: LU1012838333612
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