Dance mask - Bambara - Mali

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Bambara Ntomo mask from Mali, carved in wood, 60 cm high by 15 cm wide, dating to 1930–1940, in good condition with some age-related wear, sold with a stand and a certificate of authenticity, provenance Belgian private collection.

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Very beautiful Bambara ntomo mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with measuring stand

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Bambara ntomo mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with measuring stand

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Height
60 cm
Indigenous object name
Ntomo
Width
15 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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