A Bamana Ntomo mask Ex Simpson, Ex Anspach collection

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 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).

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 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 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 very large carved wooden mask with a heavy organic material covering the surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the p

A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with hand hammered metal accents and a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna Collection, NJ, Author and

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a hyena, with stylized long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The

A carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with various hand cut metal designs, mirrors, stylized beads and 3 carved wooden horns. The mask shows many years of field use, perhaps generations, and mea

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a Bushcow, with stylized horns, long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Afr

A Wonderful carved and painted wooden helmet mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. This mask represents Sigi, the aggressive Male buffalo, who would dance alongside of the Chiwara at agricultura

A carved wooden ceremonial mask rendered in a highly stylized zoomorphic form and decorated with black pigment. The mask has a well handled surface and measures 15 x 10 inches. A metal display stand c

A Very Old and eroded carved wooden mask with a well weathered surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the power (nyama)

A Lovely old diminutive carved wooden mask with elongated animal like form and highly stylized facial features. The mask has a very well handled surface patina and is such a size that it may have serv

A cast bronze Mask from West Africa, Mali,and the Malinke or Bamana peoples. With an elongated, ovoid face, downcast, narrow eyes, a long nose, and a small, projecting mouth. Two rounded ears project

A very finely carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples , Mali Africa. carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with a elegant row of spikes as a top finial accented with an indigo colored orga

Lega mask with kaolin remains. Custom stand is included. Dimensions: 8-1/2" H x 5-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex. Merton Simpson Collection.

Two African Bamana Masks, Mali. Size: 1) 16'' x 7'' x 3'' (41 x 18 x 8 cm); 2) 22'' x 9'' x 5'' (56 x 23 x 13 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

Hard wood, traces of use. Bambara, Segou Region, Mali. 52x24cm. Provenance : Private colleciton, Paris; ex collection of C.O. Hultein; Malmö, Sweden

Origin: Bamana, Mali Size: 17.5" Materials: Classic, evocative mask with haunting uneven eyes, an animated spiked crest, and a prominent septum ring. Provenance: Ex. East Coast collection. No Reserve

An old wood Bamana Mask, Mali, with a long thin nose. 10" H . Display stand is included. Provenance: Ex Larry Erickson collection.

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2