Bamana Bambara HYENA Masque Antique African Mask Mali

An Old Bamana Bambara SURUKUW Kore Society Hyena Initiation Mask
Antique African Art - Tribal Masque - Mali

Collected from the: Bamana (Bambara) peoples from the Koulikoro region of Mali, West Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigment, oil
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 12" height, 7.5" width, 6" depth; weight is 2.45 pounds
Condition: Exceptional. From a private Houston collection, exquisite signs of age and wear from authentic tribal use, age cracks test stable, exposed wood displays significant patination. Make special note of the surface condition and hole wear, the weat d patina displays liberal traces of skin oil indicative of frequent tribal wear and handling - a splendid specimen !

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