Bambara Double- Head mask {Janus mask}

Bambara Double-Headed Janus Mask from Mali

Make a striking addition to an African art collection with this Bambara, or Bamana, double-headed mask from Mali. Often described as a Janus mask, it features two faces looking back-to-back, creating a powerful image of all-directional vision.

In its documented ritual context, the two faces represent the ability to look towards both the past and the future, linking the physical and spiritual worlds. The mask is carved from a single piece of hard wood with metal details and dates to the mid-20th century.

• Bambara/Bamana double-headed Janus mask
• Originating from Mali
• Carved from a single piece of hard wood with metal details
• Dated to the mid-20th century
• Presented on a metal display stand
• A distinctive African artifact for collectors and interiors

Displayed on its stand, this rare and important Bambara mask brings layered symbolism, history and sculptural presence to a study, gallery wall or curated interior.