Ancient Toma mask, Poro rites, sacrificial patina, integrated magic charge
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Africa. Toma mask (Democratic Republic of the Congo) The Toma tribes of Guinea and Liberia live in the forests at high altitude. They are renowned for their board masks, used to perform the rites of the Poro initiation society. Wood, metal, felt, cowrie shells, magical charge and significant sacrificial patina. Old Toma fetish mask. A significant sacrificial patina can be seen on both the front and back of the mask. A magic charge and a cowrie shell are present inside the piece. Dimensions: Height approx. 20cm
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