Maka - Mali (No reserve price)

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This carved wooden ceremonial mask from Mali is associated with the Maka culture and comes from a private collection.

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The mask depicted is a traditional African ceremonial mask of the Marka people (also known as Maraka or Winiama), originating from Mali, 20th

Main characteristics:

• Materials: Carved wood partially covered with thin metal blades or sheets (embossed brass or copper), red fabric or cord inserts, and metal nails.
• Shape and symbolism: It has a narrow, elongated face with geometric features and two horns at the top, typical of masks associated with initiation societies or ritual ceremonies (such as the N'tomo or Ngolo mask).

The mask depicted is a traditional African ceremonial mask of the Marka people (also known as Maraka or Winiama), originating from Mali, 20th

Main characteristics:

• Materials: Carved wood partially covered with thin metal blades or sheets (embossed brass or copper), red fabric or cord inserts, and metal nails.
• Shape and symbolism: It has a narrow, elongated face with geometric features and two horns at the top, typical of masks associated with initiation societies or ritual ceremonies (such as the N'tomo or Ngolo mask).

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Maka
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
250 g
Provenance
Private collection
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