Mask - Bambara - Marka - Mali (No reserve price)

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Marka mask from Mali, carved in wood by the Bambara‑ Marka group, dating to 1970–1980, 80 cm high, in good condition with small signs of aging; provenance: The 'Marka' masks.

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The "Marka" masks originate from Mali and are made by the Marka people, a subgroup 0f the Bambara. They are used in ceremonies and rituals, representing ancestors and protective spirits. These masks are considered sacred objects, connecting the population to its history and traditions.
Origin: The "Marka" masks

The "Marka" masks originate from Mali and are made by the Marka people, a subgroup 0f the Bambara. They are used in ceremonies and rituals, representing ancestors and protective spirits. These masks are considered sacred objects, connecting the population to its history and traditions.
Origin: The "Marka" masks

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara - Marka
Height
80 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
Private

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