This mask was carved in the typical style of the Marka people of Mali. The mask has metal plating covering the face and the head of a Chiwara on top. The mask measures 18 inches tall, 19.5 inches including base, and weighs 2.5 pounds. There is minor cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear – please inspect photos.
Metal Plated Marka Mask 19.5″ on Stand – Mali – African Art
$175.00
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Marka/Warka |
| Material | Wood, pigment, string, metal, beads and cowrie shells |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 18" mask | 19.5" including stand |
| Width (Inches) | 8" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 2.5 lbs mask | 3 lbs including stand |
| Overall Condition | Minor cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Marka People
“The Warka (also known as Marka) and Bozo tribes occupy the northern region of the Bambara territory. Although they speak different languages, they share a number of institutions and are famous for their masks and puppets. Similar to Bambara Ntomo society masks, Warka masks are generally carved with a comb on top of the head, but unlike Bambara masks they are often covered with metal plaques.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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