African tribal art - Bamana mask

By Gallery Essentiel
650 €
20th century
Tribal Art
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    French collection of African art.

    A universal (€35) or custom-made (€45) base can be ordered with the mask.

    Settled in central and southern Mali, the Bambara, also called "Bamana" or "unbelievers" by Muslims, are part of the Mande ethnic group alongside the Soninke and Malinke. Bambara craftsmen, known as nyamakala, and more specifically the blacksmiths known as numu, are responsible for carving ritual objects imbued with nyama, a mystical energy. In addition to their sculpting skills, they also act as healers and diviners, using fire and magical objects. These skills are mainly passed on to women, who are the only ones allowed to practice pottery. Bambara society is structured around six male associations, the Dyow, who use Bambara masks in their rituals. Young men start out in the n'tomo circumcision society, then progress to the komo, nama, kono, koré and finally the Tyi Wara agrarian society.



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    Condition As is
    Ethnic group Bamana
    Style Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Masks 20th century)
    Country of origin Mali
    Height (cm) 45 cm
    Materials Wood
    Internal reference PA42
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 7333, Tertre, Belgium
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