Marka Bambara Mask with Horns From Mali. Marka Bambara Mask ...

Hammer

£65

Marka Bambara Mask with Horns From Mali. Marka Bambara Mask with Horns From Mali. The Marka are a Mande subgroup. The Marka are famous for their masks and puppets, which show a strong Bambara influence.

The mask is partially covered with thin brass plate and has elongated features, a long nose, a protruding mouth, eyes shaded by a domed forehead, and is decorated with tassels on the ears. Bambara (or Bamana), Mali, Africa: Mask with horns. With 3 million people, the largest population group in Mali, the Bambara are traditionally organized into secret leagues ("Dio"), which are divided into 6 sub-groups based on age. Through initiations a person ascends to the next group. "Kore" is the top league and the rank that can be achieved.