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ANTELOPE MASK

BAMBARA, MALI
WOOD, HEIGHT 60CM

The Bambara have various male societies who are responsible for preparing boys for manhood. Each society has it own area of expertise and a relevant type of mask. Antelope masks are worn when teaching the boys to farm, as the antelopes in Bambara mythology are the mythical beings who gave humans the knowledge of how to farm. This mask has a very delicate design. 

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