This mask was carved in the style of the Bamana people of Mali. The mask has zoomorphic features and was beautifully pigmented. It measures 17 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. There is a small crack on the back and wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos. Stand not included but one can be crafted for an additional fee.
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Zoomorphic Bamana Style Mask 17″ – Mali – African Art
Original price was: $125.00.$62.50Current price is: $62.50.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Mali |
| Ethnicity | Bamana/Bambara Marka/Warka |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 17" |
| Width (Inches) | 8" |
| Depth (Inches) | 6" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Minor cracking and general 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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About the Kore Mask
In the Bamana culture, there are six initiation societies, Kore being the last and is known as the stage of attaining divinity. They believe in endless re-incarnation and that each time he returns to earth, that God removes a portion of his spiritual nature and keeps it in Heaven. Therefore, if uninitiated, the deity will become completely reabsorbed. To ensure infinite reincarnations, the Kore teachings are essential.
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