Ntomo Mask
Marka · Mali
Reference: MFG-8
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- Height
- 73 cm
- Material
- Wood
Large wooden mask, dedicated to the festivities of the N’Tomo related to male youth initiation. N’Tomo or N’Domo, is a Dyo, protective spirit of uncircumcised children…
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Full original description
Large wooden mask, dedicated to the festivities of the N’Tomo related to male youth initiation. N’Tomo or N’Domo, is a Dyo, protective spirit of uncircumcised children and awakens in them the sense of discipline and knowledge. It is also manifested in the agrarian celebrations. The top of the head contrasts with its volume with a stylized triangular face that narrows towards the chin, on which stands an elongated nose of marked influence Bambara.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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