Bambara Marka Mask – Ado
Original price was: AU $350.00.AU $315.00Current price is: AU $315.00.
This ceremonial Bambara Marka mask from Mali is a piece of history, carrying with it the cultural heritage of the Bambara people.
The mask’s detailed carvings and symbolic patterns make it a unique addition to any collection of African art.
Country of Origin…………….. Mali
Culture………………………… Bambara
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration, Prosperity
Dimensions……………………. 64 x 26 x 20cm
In stock
Description
The Marka people live in Mali and Burkina Faso, West Africa, principally from agriculture with some subsidiary cattle and are famous for their masks and puppets. Marka masks are often carved with horns, comb or crest on top of the head. The image of antelope head is a very often used motif in the Marka masks, as according to their mythology, it taught men how to farm.
Along the Niger River the Marka use the masks in ceremonies related to fishing and farming.
Additional information
| Weight | 6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
Related products
-
-
Sale!
Individual or Set of Senufo Statues :: (Stat-IV-Senu-003/004)
AU $351.00 AU $666.00Price range: AU $351.00 through AU $666.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
-
