A fine and old Bamana N’Tomo mask. Bamana people, Mali H: 20". Of powerful cubistic form, the mask with elongated face, large aggressive mouth, small nose and square eyes, the forehead short and covered with wax and a row of cowries and a few abrus seeds remaining. Fine variegated surface. An old and fine mask. Ex. Arte Primitivo, NY; Dec. 1999, Lot 513