Masque facial anthropozoomorphe "ntomo" ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3051091

Description

wood, traces of old age, insect caused damage, base

“Ntomo” is an initiation community for children and is usually understood as a preparatory phase for the “korè” covenant. The “ntomo” is initiated at the beginning of the harvest season in November. In the dry season that follows, the novices wander around the neighbouring villages begging for alms and food. The mask of the “ntomo” often appears.

The inconspicuous mouth part emphasises the central teaching of “ntomo”, namely the control of the word and the value of silence.

The main feature of the mask are its horns. According to Colleyn, this indicates its gender: male (3-6), female (4-8). According to other sources, the number of horns symbolizes levels of increased knowledge.

L’objet Masque facial anthropozoomorphe “ntomo” avec l’ID d’objet 3051091 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères Vente aux enchères 103 dans 16 novembre 2024. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 358 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 900 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 800 €.

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Littérature comparée

Colleyn, Jean Paul (Hg.), Bamana, Zürich 2001, p. 95 f.