Hello and Welcome you are viewing a very large and elegant Ceremonial Vintage antique. Tribal Bambara (Bamana) N'tomo Horned Wood carving Mask.
The Bambara or Bamana are Mande people living in west Africa. Primary In Mali also In Guinea , Burkina Faso and Senegal. This wonderful Bambara folks art is High quality carving wooden in the shape of.N'tomo Mask or legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is symbol of Protection. Which is a used in six initiation societies that every young male must pass trough.
Before becoming man to bring him piece with their spirit ; and also it is used in. Prevent illness , births, wedding , funerals..... This beauty is made of wood with elegant and unique style and intricately. Embossed with brass metal , it has a abstract face with a gazelle in forehead and. Topped by a row of vertical projection of 6 spikes. It will looks great for focal point in your wall at your home or office or extra fine addition. It's a beautiful Piece of art, is very rich and brilliant details, excellent for hanging focus point. In your home or office, great gift or extra fine addition to your collection... This beautiful piece of art seem to be very old with nice age patina but not sure about age it looks in in.Very good conditions but has small cracks, scratches and dins on wood other wise it look fantastic.. The item "Tribal Bambara N'tomo Horned. Wood with metal Mask from Mali Africa, wall decor" is in sale since Sunday, September 15, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Masks".
The seller is "losttreasures4u" and is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.