Bidspirit auction | West African Polychrome Carved Wood

West African Polychrome Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask - A West African ceremonial mask attributed to the Ivory Coast, specifically identified by an interior label as a Dror mask. The artifact is hand-carved from a single piece of wood and finished with polychrome pigments. The elongated face is primarily mustard-yellow with black-painted accents defining the almond-shaped lidded eyes and a prominent rectangular bridge-like nose. The forehead features a carved tripartite triskelion-style motif and a single forward-curving horn decorated with white, red, and blue bands. The crown of the mask is surmounted by four sweeping, arching crests or horns, similarly decorated with bands of red, white, yellow, and blue pigment. Two tubular protrusions extend from the chin area. The perimeter rim is drilled with a series of small holes for the attachment of a raffia or textile costume. The reverse is deeply hollowed, showing visible tool marks and a dark, aged patina. An interior vintage typewritten label identifies the piece as a Dror Ceremonial Mask from the Ivory Coast, used in dances for successful hunts. Length: 33 inches The mask is in good condition consistent with age and ritual use. The polychrome finish shows expected wear, including minor scuffing and small losses. There is visible craquelure to the white and red pigments on the horns. The interior wood exhibits a dark patina and wear from handling. One ear is broken off and missing.