19th C. Mali Bamana Wood Ntomo Mask with Cowries

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Perhaps the oldest and most important Ntomo masks we have ever handled, carved from hardwood and presenting a wonderful vi

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. An intricate wooden mask depicting an oval face, a pronged headdress, and a smaller figure on the top, all han

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask depicting an oval face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with a pronged he

Bamana people, Mali, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a large wooden mask with with round stone details for eyes that depicts a large foreheaded, small eared, big nosed, primate-like fi

West Africa, Mail, Bamana people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a large wooden mask with with round stone details for eyes that depicts a large foreheaded, small eared, big nosed, pr

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fantastic ceremonial mask used for Kore initiation rites, hand-carved from dark wood in the form of an

**Originally Listed At $2500** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A fascinating wooden mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved fro

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fascinating wooden n'tomo mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, w

Bamana artist Ntomo mask Mali, c. 1950carved wood, horn, shells, beads, glue, metal 34 h x 8.25 w x 19 d in (86 x 21 x 48 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Miami

N'tomo Brass Hammered and Wood Horned Mask from the Bamana Tribe of Mali. 20th c., 19" x 6" x 3 3/4". Worn.

A group of three West African Figural Objects. 20th century. ++ Bamana Headdress. Fiber, cowrie shells. Mali. 16 1/2" x 6 1/4". With mount: 17 1/2". ++ Dan Style Mask. Wood, shell, fiber, cowrie shell

Bamana Peoples, Ntomo seven-horned mask, Mali, carved wood, seeds, fibre, cowrie shells, glass beads, the oval human face surmounted with high comb of vertical spikes, on custom metal stand, 24"h x 8"

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask with additional tin, cloth, and shell adornments. This mask is hand-carved from a single

Fine African Dogon Hornbill Mask, Mali, 19th C. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Kamer, 9, quai

Experience the captivating allure of Bamana artistry with this remarkable Ntomo Tribal Traditional Wood Carved Mask from Mali. Crafted by the skilled hands of the Bamana people, this large mask stands

A hand-carved mask from the Bamana people, Mali. Made of wood upholstered with metal. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. N'tomo masks are used

Africa, Mali, late 19th to early 20th century. Fabulous carved wooden figure of a female sitting upon a stool. Depicting the "ideal" female form with liberally decorated torso and large conical/perky

Originally offered at $1,800... Africa, Mali, Bamana Kono Peoples, ca. 1940. A stunning early (by African standards) wooden mask of an abstract antelope form. This type, of which there are several va

TRIBAL: Marka Mask, Marka people, Mali, 20th C., wood, metal, fiber, carved wood mask for the N'tomo society, with slender face, horns to forehead, covered with hammered brass alloy sheeting with repo

A Bamana Style Chiwara Male Crest Mask. Wood, cowrie shells, textile, and burlap. Mali. 8" x 8 1/4" x 39 3/4". Condition: Light surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Okura-Leiberg, Alexandria,

Ntomo Wood & Metal Mask Mali: A wooden and metal Ntomo mask found among the Bamana people and those in Mali. The members perform with masks that are easily recognizable by their extensions on the

(lot of 2) Ntomo mask, Bamana, Mali, probably made in the 1950s-60s, traditionally with domed forehead, six straight horns upwards, incised cheeks, long nose, dry wood; together with a decorative and

carved wooden mask with tall comb like structure, accented with cowrie shells and red abrus seeds. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 23 x 9 inches.

African Bamana N'tomo Mask, Mali. Carved wood. Stand not included. Provenance: Private New York Collection. Size: 25'' x 7'' x 7'' (64 x 18 x 18 cm).