Mask Marka - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)

Traditional mask of the Marka people (Mali), dating to the late 20th century (acquired in the 1990s). This specimen reprises the aesthetic canon of the Niger Delta region, characterized by elongated shapes and meticulous metalwork. The mask is carved from a single block of light African wood and frontally clad with thin brass sheets. The metal is embellished with punch decorations and fastened to the wooden structure with small nails. On the top there are two stylized horns, while on the sides and on the nasal septum are present the characteristic red cotton tufts, still well preserved.

Origin: Mali
Ethnicity: Marka (related to Bambara)
Era: Late 20th Century
Materials: Seasoned light wood, repoused brass, cotton fabric, metal

Dimensions:
Height: about 32 cm to the top of the horns
Width: about 12 cm
Depth: about 6 cm
Weight: 275 grams

Condition: Good, as shown in the photo. On the back there are old termite holes, evidence of the object's age; the piece has been treated with an anti-termite product (Tarlix).
It shows some signs of restoration over time, some waxed fills, the two horns have been re-glued to the base and some wooden fragments are missing from the inner part.

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Provenance: part of a private collection gathered starting from the 1990s

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