“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
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“Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali

20th century
Tribal Art
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From: 75008, Paris, France

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    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

    Ref: 7SX18VALX7

    Condition Good
    Ethnic group Bamana
    Style Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Masks 20th century)
    Country of origin Mali
    Width (cm) 14
    Height (cm) 52
    Materials Wood, Shell
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 8-15 Business Days
    Location 75008, Paris, France
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