Photographs © Tim Hamill
BAMANA, MASK 18, 16", $200, Mali
These metal covered masks are some of many different types associated with different Bamana (or Bambara) men's groups, which include Kore, Ndomo, Komo, Kono and Jo, Styles vary by region plus there are also similar masks from the Marka, Malinke and Bozo peoples living in the same area.
This mask is a very common "Marka" mask.
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