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Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
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Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks like these were used by the men's Poro Society to initiate boys into manhood. The masks, in what was often a frightening ritual for the boys, would symbolically swallow the boy, who would then re-emerge as a man. The masks were worn with a large raffia costume. Most have a flat face, the traditional beaked nose, jaws of teeth, protruding brow and horns". Measure: 39".
Purchased from the collection of Paul Gotay. Paul is a recognized African art collector and Defense Attorney out of Nevada. His collections have been displayed in Salt Lake City as well as prominent museums and galleries across the US.
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Hardwood,Raffia
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good Overall - Gentle marks/wear throughout; see pictures.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
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