Bamana Ntomo mask
€240.00
The Ntomo masks of the Bambara/Bamana people are iconic works of West African art.
Worn by members of Ntomo male initiation societies, these multi-horned masks (with three to eight horns) symbolize the stages of knowledge and the transition to adulthood.
They embody the powerful aesthetic of the Segou-Bamako style. Used in ritual dances, they protect the community, teach morality, and connect humans to ancestral spirits.
Shipping fees
02582
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 33 cm (44 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- B. Berete Collection
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Vintage
The Ntomo masks of the Bambara/Bamana people are iconic works of West African art.
Worn by members of Ntomo male initiation societies, these multi-horned masks (with three to eight horns) symbolize the stages of knowledge and the transition to adulthood.
They embody the powerful aesthetic of the Segou-Bamako style. Used in ritual dances, they protect the community, teach morality, and connect humans to ancestral spirits.