SKU: 143163
Bamana Kore Mask Mali
Height: 10.5
Width: 6.5
Depth: 3.0
Width: 6.5
Depth: 3.0
$450.00
Description
This hand-carved wooden mask illustrates a solemn face with a protruding nose, mouth, and ears.
All Bamana males advance through various levels of initiation and secret knowledge. The Kore mask appears for only the most senior of men representing their personal struggle to achieve knowledge and wisdom. The symbolism of this mask identifies it as a Kore society mask combining human and animal features. Usually, carved in secret by the blacksmith, the mask was made from a single piece of wood.
Height (In) 10.5
Width (In) 6.5
Depth (In) 3.
143163
Approximate Age: Early 19th Century
People: Bamana
Country of Origin: Mali
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Damage/Repair - Chips on nose, face, and back of piece; see photos for more details.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.