Mask - Mali
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Bamana wooden mask from Mali, roughly 25 cm high, dating to 1970–1980, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, from a private collection.
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Description (Français)
Ce masque facial est un témoignage fascinant de la rigueur stylistique et de la profondeur spirituelle du peuple Bamana (Bambara) du Mali. Caractérisée par des formes épurées et une géométrie puissante, l'œuvre présente un équilibre parfait entre abstraction et figuration. La surface est revêtue d'une belle patine peinte, dont les nuances sombres et le poli soyeux témoignent d'une manipulation rituelle longue et respectueuse. La noblesse du front et la linéarité du profil illustrent parfaitement les canons esthétiques de la savane soudanaise, où le masque sert de médiateur lors des rites agraires ou des cérémonies des sociétés d'initiation. Une pièce d'une grande sobriété, capturant l'essence de l'art malien.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a fascinating testament to the stylistic rigor and spiritual depth of the Bamana (Bambara) people of Mali. Characterized by sleek forms and powerful geometry, the work presents a perfect balance between abstraction and figuration. The surface is coated with a beautiful painted patina, whose dark nuances and silky polish testify to a long and respectful ritual handling. The nobility of the forehead and the linearity of the profile perfectly illustrate the aesthetic canons of the Sudanese savannah, where the mask serves as a mediator during agrarian rites or ceremonies of initiation societies. A piece of great sobriety, capturing the essence of Malian art.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition: The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to guarantee a serene receipt.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African Art, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Bamana, Mask, Masque, Mali
Description (Français)
Ce masque facial est un témoignage fascinant de la rigueur stylistique et de la profondeur spirituelle du peuple Bamana (Bambara) du Mali. Caractérisée par des formes épurées et une géométrie puissante, l'œuvre présente un équilibre parfait entre abstraction et figuration. La surface est revêtue d'une belle patine peinte, dont les nuances sombres et le poli soyeux témoignent d'une manipulation rituelle longue et respectueuse. La noblesse du front et la linéarité du profil illustrent parfaitement les canons esthétiques de la savane soudanaise, où le masque sert de médiateur lors des rites agraires ou des cérémonies des sociétés d'initiation. Une pièce d'une grande sobriété, capturant l'essence de l'art malien.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a fascinating testament to the stylistic rigor and spiritual depth of the Bamana (Bambara) people of Mali. Characterized by sleek forms and powerful geometry, the work presents a perfect balance between abstraction and figuration. The surface is coated with a beautiful painted patina, whose dark nuances and silky polish testify to a long and respectful ritual handling. The nobility of the forehead and the linearity of the profile perfectly illustrate the aesthetic canons of the Sudanese savannah, where the mask serves as a mediator during agrarian rites or ceremonies of initiation societies. A piece of great sobriety, capturing the essence of Malian art.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition: The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to guarantee a serene receipt.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African Art, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Bamana, Mask, Masque, Mali
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Indigenous object name
Bamana mask - African art - African art
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1970-1980
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