"Ngon Bamana Mask From Mali"
Superb and rare with its thick crusty patina Ngon dance mask from Mali, probably collected in the Tadiana region Heavy and thick wood covered with a very thick crusty patina caused by sacrifices and or libations poured on the helmet mask during sacred rituals The Bamana live on the border of Mali adjoining Ivory Coast and Senegal It is decorated with cowries and fibers covering the eyes like eyebrows Presumed period early or mid 20th century A character's head at its top with features worn by repeated handling good condition shipping is free for the European UnionHauteur 50cm largeur 28cm
poids 5kg
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