A Bamana N'tomo mask Ex Irwin Hersey

A Tall carved wooden dance mask embellished with hammered metal work and traditional comb like finial on the top of the mask. Such masks were typically danced at agricultural festivals. Bamana / Bamba

A Carved wooden mask with high comb superstructure embellished with aluminum decorative elements and animal hide. Ntomo is one of many associations historically found in communities identified as Bama

A carved wooden face mask with comb like structure on top, well handled and weathered surface and edges, embellished with cowrie shells and the remnants of abrus seeds. The mask measures 19 inches tal

A Carved wooden dance mask with classic comb like superstructure, large nose and stylized face and adorned with cowrie shells. The mask is well handled and worn, with old labels on the back. Bamana Pe

A very rare and unusual miniature passport mask from the Bamana / Bambara peoples of Mali, West Africa. This miniature mask in the form of a Ntomo agricultural dance mask is the first of its type that

A carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with numerous cowrie shells, seeds , mirrors set into some type of resin or tree sap. The mask has the tall traditional comb like finial and appears to have

African Bamana N'tomo Mask, Mali. Carved wood. Used in Agricultural dances; Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Private Oregon collection. Size: 26'' x 7'' x 3.5'' (66 x 18 x 9 cm).

Carved wooden helmet dance mask with red,blue and white kaolin clay pigments and an overall charming style. Holo Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Helmet mask measures 10 x 9 inches. A metal displ

A large carved wooden semi-helmet style mask with linear designs, tall central crest and attached woven fiber rope netting to cover the dancer. Basonge peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Af

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).

A carved wooden helmet style mask with exaggerated features and painted pigment spots, as well as seed and natural resin. Tetela / North Western Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Irwin Her

Carved from a single piece of wood with remnants of painted designs and a deep well handled surface suggesting years of field use. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.25 inc

A Wonderful antique hammered bronze Demon Mask with aggressive features and classic form. Nepal, Kathmandu valley. The mask measures 10.25 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Irwin Hersey, New York, Ex Robert

This is a rare Toma Passport maskette from the border region between Guinea and Liberia, Africa. A Fine Poro society personal mask with original cloth attachment. Provenance: Ex. Irwin Hersey, NYC. 19

A carved wooden dance mask with blackened mineral pigments and accented designs with white kaolin clay pigment. The mask has a soft well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial use. Igbo p

A Lovely small carved wooden mask with delicate facial features and a deep well handled surface patina, suggesting years of field use. Such masks were often attached to costumes which were placed atop

Bamana Ntomo MaskRegion: AFRICAPeriod: 20iemeSizes: H=460mm L=210mmWeight (K): 1,426kgState: authentic period object - patina of use

Maske, "ntomo" Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Kaurischnecken. H 60 cm. Provenienz: Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola. Unter Berücksichtigung der lokalen Unterschiede und im Wissen

African Bamana Ntomo Mask Mali, decorated with shells set in resin with metal hoop earrings. Some loss to shells and resin. 21 x 7 inches

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

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "N'tomo" , which were used during agricultural festivals. It is relatively small and

A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. Such masks were worn by members of the "N'tomo". Ntomo is one of many associations historically found in commu

Rare Bamana / Bambara or Marka N'tomo African mask from Mali, West Africa.Carved from a single piece of wood and featuring a tall comb like spike finial and Chiwara antelope finial. N'tomo is one of m

Bamana peoples Ntomo mask Mali, Early 20th Centurycarved wood, rope4.5 w × 3 d × 12 h in (11 × 8 × 30 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice from Damon Brand