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Bambara Brass Mask - PF.5408
Origin: Central Mali
Circa: 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
5.25" (13.3cm) high
x 5.375" (13.7cm) wide
Collection: African
Medium: Brass
Additional Information: SOLD
$4,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
This very charming mask is geometric in
style, with triangular cheeks meeting at
a sharp point, short vertical sides
above the ears and a curved forehead.
Oval-shaped eyes are encircled by a
striated band, having the effect of
woven cloth. On the forehead,
interconnecting loops weave around holes
holding rings, with larger ones at the
two ends. The nose is conical bearing
double bands at the tip in a horseshow
shape. An open mouth fits perfectly at
the tip of the sharp chin, with curled
expressive lips. The Bambara (also
known as Bamana) use masks as an
important part of ceremonies for the six
associations supervising different
aspects of society including initiation
and ancestral worship. This mask may
have been worn as an ornament, on the
hip, around the neck, or over the face,
by an important society member.
- (PF.5408)
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