This hand carved mask was created in the style of the Toma people of Guinea. The mask has two horns on top, conical eyes and scarification marks on it’s forehead. The mask measures 21 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. There are some cracking, chipping and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos. The stand is not included but can be purchased for an additional fee.
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Hand-Carved Toma Style Mask 21″- Guinea – African Art
Original price was: $350.00.$210.00Current price is: $210.00.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Guinea |
| Ethnicity | Toma, Thoma |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 21" |
| Width (Inches) | 9" |
| Depth (Inches) | 4" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Toma People
“The Toma people of Guinea (known as Loma in Liberia) number 200,000 and live in the high-altitude rain forest lying across the Guinea-Liberia border. Artistically, their reputation rests on their Landai mask which has an articulated crocodile jaw and a flattened, stylized human face. This mask symbolically devours Poro society candidates at the end of their initiation period, after which they are revived as full members of this sodality. Some rare figures exist which are kept within each household.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.