MALIAN BAMBARA HELMET MASK. Bambara mask from Mali. These masks are used in initiation ceremonies and represent ancestral traditions. The mask is made of wood and decorated with white and orange paint. It has a rectangular shape with a flat top and a rounded bottom. The face is relatively simple, with small eyes, a long nose, and a small mouth. The mask is also decorated with geometric patterns and dots. - Height:. Estimate $200-250