Bidspirit auction | MASK

MASK - Wooden mask with fibers and fabric, with an oval and elongated face, eyes and mouth in thin slits, and a prominent nose. The forehead displays a diamond grid with a small embossed emblem, incised scarifications on the cheeks, and a series of peripheral fastening holes. Well-smoothed surfaces with a brown patina and a crown made of worn fibers and fabric. The formal language and geometric motifs may refer to Central African traditions, possibly related to Chokwe/Lunda traditions.