Animal Mask Depicting a Hyena. Bambara Culture, Mali

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This fine animal mask, depicting a hyena has a wonderful primal expression. The surface of the mask exhibits an eroded, weathered surface.

Note the photo of Josef Herman in his London studio in the 1980's, with the Bambara animal mask hanging on the top right of the wall, above the painting.

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Ex Josef Herman Collection, UK

Estimated Period: First Half 20th Century

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L: 45cm

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ANICH00

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