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MALIAN MARKA PEOPLE ADORNED MASK. Marka mask from the Marka people of Mali and Burkina Faso in West Africa. These masks are traditionally used in various ceremonies, including those for successful hunts, bountiful harvests, and circumcision rites. They are crafted from wood and often adorned with brass or copper elements, and sometimes feature red fiber tassels. The mask has a slender face with two tall horns, covered with hammered brass alloy sheeting and red fiber tassels. - Height:.
Estimate $120-160

Sold for $60


       
 

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