> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-bamana · updated 2026-11-01

# unknown Bamana (b. 100)

## What is unknown Bamana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for unknown Bamana at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $826–$1,364, n=7). The auction record is $5,525 for Ntomo mask (2018, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ntomo mask, 2004 | Mask | $5,525 | Wright | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | ntomo mask | Mask | $4,375 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| 3 | Ci Wara (male antelope headdress), 20th century | Antelope headdress | $3,500 | Rago Arts | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | water container (jidaga), 19th Century | Terracotta | $2,500 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| 5 | headcrest, 20th century | Headcrest | $2,470 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), 20th century | Antelope headdresses | $1,920 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Kore Society Suruku (hyena) mask, 1986 | Mask | $1,820 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | Suruku (Hyena) mask, 20th century | Mask | $1,397 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Horizontal Ci Wara (antelope headdress), 20th century | Antelope headdress | $1,330 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Female ancestor stopper for vessel | Stopper | $1,280 | Wright | Apr 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $1,235 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,316 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,305 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


unknown Bamana is a Bamana artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,258.

A work by unknown Bamana sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a unknown Bamana work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Bamana work is $1,258.

The median unknown Bamana sculpture sells for $1,235 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,235 | $5,525 | 88.2% | 2026-04-08 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $871–$2,308 | $1,528 | $5,525 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $752–$1,478 | $1,084 | $3,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,525 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,500 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a unknown Bamana worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Bamana work is $1,258. The median unknown Bamana sculpture sells for $1,235 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a unknown Bamana sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a unknown Bamana sculpture is $1,235.

### What is unknown Bamana's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a unknown Bamana sculpture is $5,525.

### What is unknown Bamana's auction record?

unknown Bamana's auction record is $5,525, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “unknown Bamana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-bamana (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.