This is the rating and price for Antique African N'Tomo Mask, Bamana, Mali, 1-20 Cc.

Description : A hand-carved mask from the Bamana people, Mali. Made of wood upholstered with metal. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. N'tomo masks are used in initiation rites and agricultural festivals. The number of horns indicated the sex of the mask. (male: 3 or 6, female: 4 or 8, androgynous: 2,5 or 7.) Late 19th - early 20th cc.
Price: 158.75 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 447
Title : Antique African N'Tomo Mask, Bamana, Mali, 1-20 Cc.
Size : L: 26 1/2 in., (67 cm.)
Condition report : Overall condition good. Shows signs of age. Has a small chip on the bottom.
Helios Auctions, auctioneer, New York, NY It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR
Sale date : 07 Nov 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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