Sale 207 Lot 322

MALIAN BAMANA NTOMO STATUE. Patinated sculpture likely related to the Bamana (also known as Bambara) Ntomo society of Mali. While the specific piece is not a mask, it shares stylistic elements found in Bamana art associated with the Ntomo initiation society. While masks are commonly associated with Ntomo, other figures and sculptures related to the society also exist, often featuring distinct characteristics like stylized human or animal forms, and sometimes incorporating symbolic elements like horns or cowrie shells. -
Height: 13 inches
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Estimate $100-150