Mali Bull Mask with Repoussé Metal Work - 196.4 Birds 80cm L x 20cm W

80cm L x 20cm W x 15cm H

This vampire figure is ready to stalk the night

the Benin Bronze Face showcases traditional techniques passed down through generations

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These tables are cherished for their cultural and artistic value

Mali Bull Mask with Repoussé Metal Work - 196.4 Birds 80cm L x 20cm WA hand carved Mali bull mask with repouss metalwork a powerful example of West African zoomorphic art that pairs wood carving with the hand hammered metalwork the region's blacksmiths are known for. Among the Bamana people, the bull is a revered symbol of strength, fertility and agricultural vitality. Carved from dense, dark indigenous wood, the mask has a long, powerful snout and upright horns, with a rich aged patina. The face is clad in hand