Initiation mask
Toma · Guinea (Conakry)
Reference: MFAZ-123
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- Wood and pigments
Very rare initiation mask Toma and by the horns he carries over his head belonging undoubtedly to some secret society of hunters charged with imparting some…
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Full original description
Very rare initiation mask Toma and by the horns he carries over his head belonging undoubtedly to some secret society of hunters charged with imparting some teachings throughout the initiation of young people. Masks with an anthropomorphic face are very rare Toma and are little known among African art collectors and galerists. Time skate.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Guinea (Conakry). The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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