Mask
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture
Bamana
Datelate 19th-early 20th Century
Made AtMali, Africa
MediumWood, porcupine quill, horn, mud and sacrificial blood
DimensionsOverall:14 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 20 in. (36.8 x 26.7 x 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. J. Philip and Grace Keeve
Object numberF77.21.15
DescriptionKomo Society mask. The Bambara's religion features six initiatory societies, the N’domo, Komo, Nama, Kono, Tyiwara and Koré, all of which involve the usage of masks. This mask has two plumes of porcupine quills, one that protrudes from the nose and onethat protrudes at the dome of the mask's head. This mask would have had feathers attached above the eyes and upper snout area.On View
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Klamath
