Bamana or Northern Senufo Ntomo Mask, Mali

Alain Bovis, Paris
Private European collects ion, acquired from the above

Excellent condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and use. Old small loss to the tip of one of the points above the face (second from proper right) through a hole for attachment, with a second hole probably drilled subsequently to replace the first below; both chip and second hole are covered with patina and encrustation attesting to the age of the loss. Small chips and abrasions around edges on reverse. Minor age crack to top of edge on back rim. Exceptionally fine crusty multi-layered patina of various ritually-applied materials, including remains of charge bundles on the front.
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