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sculpture of a bird sitting on top of a head of a manan image of a wooden mask on a white backgrounda close up of a wooden mask on a white backgroundan image of a wooden mask with a bird perched on top of ita statue of a bird sitting on a fork and knifea wooden object that is sitting on a white surfacea close up of a wooden vase with a tag on ittwo forks and a wooden bowl on a white tablean old wooden mask on a white surface with a white background
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390 - NTOMO SOCIETY, BAMANA PEOPLE, MALI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,000
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NTOMO SOCIETY, BAMANA PEOPLE, MALI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Large zoomorphic Suruku mask (hyena) Carved from wood with a stylised human face, eyes inlaid with a light-coloured material, a straight nose, a slightly parted mouth, flanked by pointed lateral appendages. Topped by a superstructure depicting a stylised animal with a long, curved neck. Dark brown patina from wear. Dimensions: 67 x 18 cm This type of mask is associated with the initiation ceremonies for young boys in the Ntomo (n’domo) society amongst the Bambara (Bamana), a people of the Mande group settled in the central and southern regions of Mali. These rites, shared with certain Malinké neighbours, precede entry into the Komo society, the most respected association governing community life.
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About the sale Day 2: Major Classic Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
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Auction time 11/12/2026 at 2:30 PM
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