N'tomo mask
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N'tomo mask
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N'tomo masks are used by the Bambara people of West Africa. There are six male initiation societies that young males must pass through before becoming a man. N'tomo Dyo is the first of these through which boys pass before their circumcision. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. The mask is made of wood and may be covered in shells, seeds or brass. The face, which is typically oval-shaped, may be more or less abstract, but is always topped by
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%27tomo_mask
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2024-02-22T02:34:01Z
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