BAMANA N'TOMO MASKS, Mali

BAMANA
N'tomo Mask 1
21.5" high
SOLD

BAMANA
N'tomo Mask 5
24" high
SOLD

The Bamana N'tomo masks above been vetted as being authentic.

BAMANA STYLE N'TOMO MASKS, Mali

Despite their appearance, the Bamana N'tomo masks below show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 6
24-30" high
SOLD  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 8
20.5" high
$500  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 9
28-29.5" high
$500  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 11
24" high
SOLD

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

BAMANA N'TOMO MASKS, Mali

Among the Bamana, one of the most popular dances is that of the Ntomo association. Functioning as a bush school for the young, they were performed at harvest festivals. The number of horns indicated the sex of the mask. (male: 3 or 6, female: 4 or 8, androgynous: 2,5 or 7.)

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