Hyena Mask - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Masque Hyène, an original Bambara wooden mask from Mali, 50 cm high by 16 cm wide, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, in excellent condition.
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The Bambara or Bamana ethnicity is the largest in Mali, Sub-Saharan West Africa.
They reached their peak at the beginning of the 17th century, when Kaladian Koulibary united a large number of rival tribes and created the Segou Empire, by dominating the entire bend of the Niger River.
Bambara masks depict the various manifestations of Faro, the creator god, guide of the universe, who gave all qualities to humans and who makes the fruits of the earth grow.
The Hyena mask is linked to the Koré rites and marks the end of initiation. It shows the wearer's belonging to the animal group he embodies, whether a monkey, lion, or hyena.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Bambara or Bamana ethnicity is the largest in Mali, Sub-Saharan West Africa.
They reached their peak at the beginning of the 17th century, when Kaladian Koulibary united a large number of rival tribes and created the Segou Empire, by dominating the entire bend of the Niger River.
Bambara masks depict the various manifestations of Faro, the creator god, guide of the universe, who gave all qualities to humans and who makes the fruits of the earth grow.
The Hyena mask is linked to the Koré rites and marks the end of initiation. It shows the wearer's belonging to the animal group he embodies, whether a monkey, lion, or hyena.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Hyena Mask
Height
50 cm
Width
16 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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