Bambara N'Tomo Society Mask

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Bambara, N'Tomo Society, mask has five horns surmounting an animal's head (probably a pig) with antelope in front center, and a tribal circular incised motif. Its horns are encrusted with cowrie shells and seeds, and it has a wear patina.

Student Work

No

Culture

Bamana (Bambara)

Geography

Mali

Medium

wood, cowrie shells, seeds

Classification

Mask

Accession Number

1997.01.071

Donation Date