A Bambara mask,Mali,1st half of the 20th century. A zoomorphic,wooden mask with slit eyes,a diamond shaped mouth and pointed,perforated ears. Scratched geometric decoration on the forehead. Fastening holes on the edges for textile fiber decoration. The surface has patina in places,somewhat cracked,with marks of use. Height 31 cm. historic,historical,fine arts,art,tribe,tribes,tribal,African,Africa,ethnical,ethnicities,ethnology,ethnicity,ethnic,exotic,wodden,sculpture,sculptures,figure,figures,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippi,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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