Bidspirit auction | MASK

MASK - Wooden mask sculpted with beads and shells, with an elongated face, half-closed eyes, and a pointed chin, with traces of red and black pigments and a prominent patina. The forehead exhibits a rhomboidal motif in relief and the rim is adorned with cords and shells, suggesting braided hair. The voluminous headdress, with double striated crests and an upper loop, lends strong verticality to the composition. It presents characteristics that may refer to Central African traditions, by the treatment of the hairstyle and facial marks.