Mask - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)
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Masque cimier Bambara, a Bambara cultural mask from Mali, carved in wood, 90 cm high and 30 cm wide, dating to 1960–2000, in good condition with age-related wear, provenance from a collection assembled between 1975 and 1993.
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Bambara crest mask
The Bambara people are settled in central and southern Mali.
Animists, the Bambara believe in the existence of a creator god called Ngala who has 266 sacred attributes, one for each day of the 9 lunar months that make up the gestation of a child.
This large stylized antelope called Ci Wara means the earth's wild beast.
It is here represented without the successive arcs depicting the mane, which signifies that this is a female antelope.
Decorated on the head and flanks with metal plaques engraved in repoussé, the ears and muzzle are enhanced with tassels attached to beads and shells. The horns are wrapped in leather and horsehair.
These crests were held in place at the top of the head by a wicker cap.
The dancers associated them during the Ton rituals, an association dedicated to agricultural work, leaping in the fields to drive away Nyama, malignant effluvia.
Good condition of conservation, oil‑patina matte
Delivered with expert certificate
I will sell in the coming weeks part of a collection assembled between 1975 and 1993.
For some pieces, I have in my possession expert opinions produced subsequently that I will not fail to attach to the sale.
Bambara crest mask
The Bambara people are settled in central and southern Mali.
Animists, the Bambara believe in the existence of a creator god called Ngala who has 266 sacred attributes, one for each day of the 9 lunar months that make up the gestation of a child.
This large stylized antelope called Ci Wara means the earth's wild beast.
It is here represented without the successive arcs depicting the mane, which signifies that this is a female antelope.
Decorated on the head and flanks with metal plaques engraved in repoussé, the ears and muzzle are enhanced with tassels attached to beads and shells. The horns are wrapped in leather and horsehair.
These crests were held in place at the top of the head by a wicker cap.
The dancers associated them during the Ton rituals, an association dedicated to agricultural work, leaping in the fields to drive away Nyama, malignant effluvia.
Good condition of conservation, oil‑patina matte
Delivered with expert certificate
I will sell in the coming weeks part of a collection assembled between 1975 and 1993.
For some pieces, I have in my possession expert opinions produced subsequently that I will not fail to attach to the sale.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Bambara
Height
90 cm
Width
30 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
1000 g
Estimated period
1960-2000
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