Marka, Malinke or Bamana headcrest, Mali
41" tall
wood, metal, pigment
This object is being sold on consignment from a private collection.
$175 - To inquire about this object, send an email to Rand@DiscoverAfricanArt.com with a subject line of "Malinke headcrest".
Metal covered masks in Mali are usually made by the Marka and Malinke people. This inventive form is one that I've never come across in any
literature, but I have seen a few examples of this type on the market over the years. I believe that a headcrest such as this would have been
associated with agricultural ceremonies, just like the Chi-wara headdresses were.
Despite its appearance, I believe this object was made specifically for the collecting market.
|
|
|
