Mali Bull Mask with Repoussé Metal Work - 196.4 Outdoor Side Table Size: 25cm diameter x 22cm

Size: 25cm diameter x 22cm high

relaxed poses

XS: 15–30cm H

antiviral and skin conditioning properties

Mali Bull Mask with Repoussé Metal Work - 196.4 Outdoor Side Table Size: 25cm diameter x 22cmA 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