Lot 4019
Mali, Senufo Tribe Mask
Sold June 27, 2025
- Price realized
- $30
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-300
Origin: Central Africa, Mali, Senufo tribe, mid-20th c
Dimensions: 26x6x7 in.
Condition: Some cracks and damage from age.
Additional Information: African Tribal Mask, believed to be from Central Africa, Mali, and the Senufo tribe. It has distinct facial features including a prominent nose and closed eyes. It is carved from wood with shell and beads for decoration. Those who wore it were called a “fire spitter” and danced to ward off malevolent spirits that might cause fire. They danced with live coals in the mouth area and when danced will cause sparks to be strewn as if “fighting fire with fire.”
Lot details
- Lot
- 4019
- Closed
- June 27, 2025
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