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Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns

$1,500
£1,146.83
€1,320.92
CA$2,101.96
A$2,346.64
CHF 1,229.60
MX$28,725.18
NOK 15,615.99
SEK 14,723.89
DKK 9,858.13
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About the Item

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:
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 313691stDibs: LU5343225426162

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