This mask was created in the style of the Bamana people of Mali. The mask has a timeworn appearance and metal studs running the ridge of the forehead. It measures 23 inches tall, 25 inches including custom stand, and weighs 8 pounds. There is obvious deterioration, cracking and wear and tear – please observe in the photos.
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Timeworn Bamana Mask on Custom Stand 25″- Mali – African Art
$200.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Bamana/Bambara |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 23" mask | 25" including stand |
| Width | 9.5" |
| Depth | 9.5" |
| Weight | 7 lbs mask | 8 lbs including stand |
| Overall Condition | Deterioration, cracking and wear and tear. |
Tribe Information
About the Bamana People
“The 2,500,000 Bambara people, also called Bamana, form the largest ethnic group within Mali and occupy the central part of the country, in an area of the savannah. They live principally from agriculture, with some subsidiary cattle rearing in the northern part of their territory. The Bambara people are predominantly animists, although recently the Muslim faith has been spreading among them. The Bambara kingdom was founded in the 17th century and reached its pinnacle between 1760 and 1787 during the reign of N’golo Diarra is credited with conquering the Peul people and in and in turned claimed the cities of Djenne and Timbuktu. However, during the 19th century, the kingdom began to decline and ultimately fell to the French when they arrived in 1892. For the most part, Bambara society is structured around six male societies, known as the Dyow (sing Dyo).”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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