Marka mask with brass, Mali, JANUS-FACED Start Price USD 420.00 Current Price USD 420.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Marka mask with brass, Mali, JANUS-FACED' Description Marka Janus-Faced Mask with Brass   Type of Object: Mask  Ethnic Group: Marka Country of Origin: Mali Materials: Wood, brass, cotton cloth, beads, pigment Approximate Age:  Mid to late 20th century       Dimensions:  14 inches      Overall Condition: Good      Damage, Repair:   none    Additional Information: This is one of a finest examples of this mask. The Marka, living in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso are neighbors of the Bamana. Today they are heavily Islamised, however they often retain the use of masks and figures for ceremonies and rituals closely related to the Bamana. This mask with two faces covered with sheet brass is probably related to the N'Tomo initiation mask for young boys found among the Bamana. It is uniquely Marka by the brass sheet covering the face. This mask was carved by a master sculptor. Its curved shape and the work done on the details of the faced make this piece desirable! **015423** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!