Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 289
Toma mask — Toma, Guinea — African tribal art — Ref. 289
Description
Ritual Toma mask carved in wood with a fine patina testifying to its ceremonial use. This mask presents slender horns and a central crest decorated with cowries, symbolising spiritual power and protection. The engraved geometric motifs reinforce its sacred character and evoke the symbolic codes of the Poro secret society. Used during initiation rites and community ceremonies, it embodies spiritual authority and connection with ancestral spirits.
Technical details
- Type of piece
- Masque
- Category
- Masks
- Ethnic group
- Toma
- Country
- Guinée
- Materials
- wood, cowries, fibre végétale, iron
- Dimensions
- H 95 × W 25 × D 41 cm
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Estimated dating
- second half 20th c.
- Laboratory test
- Not tested
- Reference
- 289