MASK WITH GEOMETRIC PATTERNS - Mali - Malinké?
MASK WITH GEOMETRIC PATTERNS - Mali - Malinké? Mid-20th century. Wood with a dark patina. Dimensions: 64 cm. This style (very elongated face, multiple horns, massive and smooth form) is reminiscent of the stylistic vocabulary of masks associated with initiation societies in the Mandinka region (notably Komo, Nama, and Kono). The geometric design lends rhythm and harmony to the piece as a whole. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal ref.: 1101
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MASK WITH GEOMETRIC PATTERNS - Mali - Malinké? Mid-20th century. Wood with a dark patina. Dimensions: 64 cm. This style (very elongated face, multiple horns, massive and smooth form) is reminiscent of the stylistic vocabulary of masks associated with initiation societies in the Mandinka region (notably Komo, Nama, and Kono). The geometric design lends rhythm and harmony to the piece as a whole. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal ref.: 1101
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