African mask from Mali from the N'Tomo tribe of Marka covered in chiseled brass

African mask from mali from the n'tomo tribe of marka covered with chiseled brass. The n'tomo association groups uncircumcised adolescents according to a five-level hierarchy. In n'tomo masks the number of horns symbolizes, according to d. Zahan, the degree of the nature of knowledge. This object has two small carved horns. Two side braids that end in the shape of a tuft, while the entire wooden face is entirely covered with chiseled and hammered brass sheets, a superb work of sculpture and without skimping on the material. On the nose and on the sides of the face, we can see rounded brass rods. The conch headdress contains a thick worn fabric. Above the head is a human silhouette attached by the hands to the helmet. The art of marka is linked to the bambara group. Mid-20th century. Dimensions: height approx. 48x17x14.5cm one of the most impressive works of african art in nature. Without a doubt one of the best masks that have passed through my hands. As they are vintage objects, they may show signs of their antiquity. The photographs are part of the description and condition. #vintagedecoration #interiordecoration #alicefrenchantiques #vintagestyle #vintageaddict #vintagedecoration #olddishes #artnouveau #majolica #oldpaintings #decorationchaletstyle #vintagetable #vintagedishes #barbotine #tablesavecstyle #bellesplates #decorativeplates #decorvintagefrench #vintagedecorationtable #vintagedecoration #beautifultables #artdeco #tablesetting #antiqueceramics #decoretro #mesalovers #classicstyletables #vintagedecoration #vintagetables.