Description:

**Originally Listed At $600**

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 20th century CE. An elaborate wood N'tomo mask of the Bamana people of West Africa featuring a stylized visage crowned by 6 horns, 2 antelopes, and 2 kneeling figures; this excessive imagery is a combination of Chi'Wara superstructure types. N'tomo masks are associated with a stage in the compulsory education of uncircumcised boys in certain West African societies. The petite, closed mouth is intended to stress the behavior expected in their future adult life at the end of the training: controlling and weighing one’s words, knowing how to remain silent, safeguarding secrets and bearing pain in silence. Size: 12.8" L x 8.25" W x 42.5" H (32.5 cm x 21 cm x 108 cm)

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired from Palmyra Heritage Gallery, New York, New York, USA, May 2023; ex-Dr. Arnold R. Saslow collection, South Orange, New Jersey, USA

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#185154

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with break lines, adhesive, and nails visible. Chipping with some minor losses in areas, as well as some stable fissures to wood and nicks and abrasions to surface. Nice remaining detail and rich patina throughout. Encrustations to areas and rattan rope tied to top for previous display.

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June 20, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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