Bamana

Initiation Mask (Ntomo)

Bamana, 1933-1966

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Bamana

Bamana

Initiation Mask (Ntomo)

Bamana, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, seeds, cowrie shells, wax, 20 in. (50.8 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of Alan Wurtzburger

Object Number 1954.145.5

Culture

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2000–2000

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