Mali, Bambara tribe (Ségou area), 2nd half of 20th century, wood, organic pigments, textile, beads, "tji-wara" mask in shape of male antelope, h. 82 cm,
in good condition - small chracks and scratches, restoration in back area
Provenance: Traore Ibraham (USA).
This type of masks is used during sowing's ritual dances to assure bigger harvest.
Source: African Masks: From The Barbier-mueller Collection, Iris Hahner et al., 2007
#12013185
auction 29
29th auction of Fine Art, Antiques and Design
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