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This Rare vintage bozo tribal mask from Mali showcases hand-carving in a single piece of wood, featuring bold geometric eye … Read more This Rare vintage bozo tribal mask from Mali showcases hand-carving in a single piece of wood, featuring bold geometric eye designs rendered in polychrome pigments. A carved monkey figure crowns the composition.Standing 18.5" tall with dimensions of 6" wide by 7" deep, the piece displays the patina of age with minor wear consistent with authentic use. Among the bozo people, primates held profound spiritual significance, embodying the untamed forces of the surrounding wilderness and serving as protective talismans against malevolent influences. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 7ʺD × 18.5ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Polychrome
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
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