Description:

West Africa, Mali, Malinke / Bamana peoples, early-mid 20th century CE. A striking cast bronze mask, with an elongated, ovoid face, downcast, narrow eyes, a long nose, and a small, projecting mouth. Two rounded ears project from either side of the face. A spike capped by a sphere projects from the top of the head, and the mask has been cast with a slight line above the brow line, perhaps suggesting the hairline with the spike meant to be a distinctive coiffure. Comes with custom stand. Size: 4.65" W x 8.95" H (11.8 cm x 22.7 cm); height on stand: 9.75" (24.8 cm)

Provenance: private Allen Davis collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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#124869

  • Condition: Intact, with pale green patina and light encrustation on the face.

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