Horned mask ·  Guinea, Toma · ID: 3040998

Description

wood, partly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, triangular facial plane with raised nose bridge and grooved decor, surmounted by curved horns, rep. (breakage right horn tip), slight traces of abrasion, base;
the Toma use three diffeent types of masks: a male mask “landa” (“dandai”), the female type “nyangbai” and horned masks. They all belong to the “poro” men society. Present mask represents a mighty bush spirit, reminding of one of the most strongest and dangerous animals, the west african wood buffalo.

The object Horned mask with the object ID 3040998 was part of the auction 84th Tribal Art Auction on November 5, 2016. The object with the lot number 120 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,600 with an asking price of EUR 2,500.

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