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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.","title":"unknown Bamana value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}