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.
Makua or 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.
Condition
Fair, well used, old repairs and signs of field use. What remains is stable.