N'Domo mask - Bambara - Mali

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N'Domo mask, Mali, Bambara culture, provenance: Private collection.

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Extraordinary N'Domo mask with a highly realistic and spiritual face, partially covered with copper plates fixed with resin and with seven horns also ringed with copper. The seven braids represent the seven twins of Noun Fayiri; each one also symbolizes this 'antenna,' this tactile sense that allows young children to discover and assimilate everything through play, in other words, with ease and self-confidence. According to several traditionalists, the Soninké origin of the mask is beyond doubt. Among the Marka-Soninké, the mask is covered with finely chiseled beaten metal plates.

Provenance: Private collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Extraordinary N'Domo mask with a highly realistic and spiritual face, partially covered with copper plates fixed with resin and with seven horns also ringed with copper. The seven braids represent the seven twins of Noun Fayiri; each one also symbolizes this 'antenna,' this tactile sense that allows young children to discover and assimilate everything through play, in other words, with ease and self-confidence. According to several traditionalists, the Soninké origin of the mask is beyond doubt. Among the Marka-Soninké, the mask is covered with finely chiseled beaten metal plates.

Provenance: Private collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
N'Domo mask
Height
62 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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