African Tribal Mask

180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali


180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali

180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali    180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali
Mali: Rare Tribal used African Markha headmask. This type of mask is used in initiation ceremonies. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. The Marka are a Mande subgroup.

This ethnic group is independent from the Bambara but their styles show a strong Bambara influence. The Marka are famous for their masks and puppets.

Society masks, Marka masks are generally carved with horns, comb or crest on top of the head, but unlike Bambara masks they are often covered with metal sheeting. The Marka dress their masks in gaily-colored costumes made of cloth; they always appear in pairs, to represent man's courting of woman. Masks with a comb, similar to the ntomo masks of the Bambara, are danced in the context of adolescent boys initiation rites. The stand is NOT included. No hassles, no questions asked.

We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. The item "180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali" is in sale since Thursday, May 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Masks". The seller is "africa-gallery" and is located in Hengelo OV. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  1. Maker: Markha people
  2. Material: Wood
  3. Original/Reproduction: Original
  4. Type: Masks

180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali    180544 Old & Tribal used Rare African Markha headmask Mali