BAMANA N'TOMO MASKS, Mali

BAMANA
N'tomo Mask 1
21.5" high
$2000 

BAMANA
N'tomo Mask 5
24" high
$800

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

BAMANA STYLE N'TOMO MASKS, Mali

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

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 6
24-30" high
$800  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 7
17" high
$400 

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 10
18.5" high
$400 

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 11
24" high
$600  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 12
27.5" high
SOLD

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 13
23" high
$400 

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 14
24.5" high
$400  

BAMANA STYLE
N'tomo Mask 15
23" high
$400 

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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