Lot # 135 - Marka Mask from Mali – Hand-Carved Tribal Artifact

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 10:00-4:00, Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 9:14:00 PM
Current bid:

$11.00

Highest bidder:

Dem0s

Auction has ended

Description :

A visually commanding mask carved in the Marka tradition, this vintage ceremonial piece hails from Mali and exemplifies the bold geometric stylization associated with the Marka (Warka) people. Hand-carved from hardwood, the mask features an elongated vertical form with a wide crest and angular facial planes, accentuated by traces of natural pigments and a deep, aged patina.

  • Dimensions: 10" W × 26.5" H

  • Material: Hardwood with pigment remnants, brass accents and real animal hair eyelashes.

  • Origin: Mali, West Africa

  • Period: Estimated mid-20th century

  • Condition: Surface wear consistent with age; structurally sound; no visible repairs. Heavy

  • Provenance: Estate collection, Pacific Northwest

Traditionally used in ritual dances to invoke ancestral spirits or mark seasonal transitions, this mask embodies both spiritual symbolism and regional craftsmanship. Its dramatic scale and sculptural presence make it a standout piece for collectors of African tribal art or ethnographic artifacts.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Dem0s

Date Bid User
06-Sep-2025 11:29:37 AM $11.00 Dem0s
06-Sep-2025 11:29:26 AM $10.00 jd.odd
06-Sep-2025 11:29:26 AM $10.00 Dem0s
04-Sep-2025 6:50:09 AM $7.00 jd.odd
04-Sep-2025 6:50:09 AM $6.00 Sammyboy15
03-Sep-2025 1:32:49 PM $5.00 jd.odd

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