A carved wooden ceremonial mask with openwork eyes, attached animal hide eye brows and mustache, evidence it also once had a beard, and traditional reddish pigment. This is a very large mask that would easily fit an adult dancer. The mask overall has a very well weathered and worn surface.
Makonde or possibly neighboring ethnic group such as Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa.
Provenance: A Private New York city collection.
The Mask measures 15.5 x 9.5 inches. 21.5 inches tall on stand. *There is a custom display stand included.