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

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

Name: “Ntomo” mask with four teeth - Bamana population, Mali
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 7SX18VALX7
Price: 2500 EUR
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By Gallery Avant-Garde Gallery

2.500 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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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

Additional Information

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
Internal reference	343