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Description : West Africa, Mali, Marka (Warka) peoples, ca. 1970. A striking Marka (Warka) dyoboli koun mask, finely carved from wood and embellished with brass and fabric. The mask presents with an elongated visage comprised of slit eyes, an arched browline, a prominent nose, protruding lips, and a pointed chin. Brass sheet panels cover most of the face, though the lips as well as the bent arm-like ornament atop the forehead are uncovered. Nice incised zigzag motifs line the periphery of the face, and finally fabric of chocolate brown and beige hues adorns the back of the mask. This piece has some of the classic traits of the Marka - metal sheeting and colorful details that are used to disguise the identity of the wearer - that distinguish their masks from those of their neighbors, the Bambara. It's one of our favorites! Size: 5.8 W x 15.5 H (14.7 cm x 39.4 cm) The Marka people are the descendants of the Soninke people, whose settlements date from ca. 750 CE in Ghana, conflicts with the Berbers led to dispersal throughout the region and today they are famous for their masks and puppets. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased in 2011 from Hemingway Gallery, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #156481
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