Ntomo Mask with Laton Sheets
Marka · Mali
Reference: MFAZ-4
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- Material
- Brass wood and foil
This mask would have been sculpted in honor of a famous Queen of Kolokanione of the seven circles in which the region of Kulikoro. Of oval…
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This mask would have been sculpted in honor of a famous Queen of Kolokanione of the seven circles in which the region of Kulikoro. Of oval and elongated form, the wood is partially covered by brass plates, highlighting the circular plate that appears on the forehead. Two small antelope horns start from his forehead, influence Bambara and SenufoIt is also an initiation mask used in the Ntomo.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
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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