Marka mask (Soccled) - Bambara - Mali
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Marka mask (Soccled), Mali, Bambara, a wooden mask with metal plates from the late 20th century, in good condition, from a private collection and sold with a custom stand, measuring 54 cm high by 19 cm wide by 10 cm deep and weighing 500 g.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful mask from the Marka / Bambara tribe of Mali
The wooden mask is charestic decorated with metal plates
Detailed scarification all over the face with typical appearance
The BAMBARA have all sorts of societies in which men pass stages, such as the ndomo, komo, nama, kono, tyi wara and kore, they constitute the different stages of initiation societies. Each society owns different masks.
Provenance: former private German collection. Including custom made stand.
Dimensions: 54x19x10 (including stand)
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Beautiful mask from the Marka / Bambara tribe of Mali
The wooden mask is charestic decorated with metal plates
Detailed scarification all over the face with typical appearance
The BAMBARA have all sorts of societies in which men pass stages, such as the ndomo, komo, nama, kono, tyi wara and kore, they constitute the different stages of initiation societies. Each society owns different masks.
Provenance: former private German collection. Including custom made stand.
Dimensions: 54x19x10 (including stand)
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Metal, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Marka mask (Soccled)
Height
54 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
500 g
Provenance
Private collection
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