Old African Mali Tribal Mask Ivory Coast Wood, Brass-27/9.5 CM. Bamana Kore African Mask Elongated Face, Copper Alloy Decoration Type of Object: African Mask Ethnic Group: Bamana, see also Marka Country of African Mask : Mali Materials: wood, copper alloy, pigment Approximate Age: First half of 20th century African Mask Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Additional Information: A wooden African Mask with an elongated and slim face characterized by a long nose, a protruding mouth and two domed pierced eyes. This forehead, eyebrows, and cheeks are embellished with decorations made out of sheets of copper alloy. The copper alloy works show a Marka influence on the art of the Bamana. Such African Mask were found among the Bamana and the Marka peoples. This is a Kore society African Mask. Used by adult males during the initiation of young men into adult status. All Bamana males advance through various levels of initiation and secret knowledge and the Kore African Mask appears for only the most senior of men representing their personal struggle to achieve knowledge. An original patina covers the item. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks”. The seller is “spirits-speak” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mali
- Culture: African
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available