Bidspirit auction | MASK

MASK - Wooden mask, with full volumetry and frontal presence, with slit eyes, an edgy nose, and a partially open rectangular mouth, finished with a textured beard-plate. The upper dome exhibits an elaborate mesh of geometric relief motifs, repeated on the side plates of the faces. Heterogeneous patina in ochres and browns, which highlights contrasts between polished surfaces and faceted carving. Presents characteristics that may refer to Central Africa, possibly related to traditions of the Kuba universe.