African Wooden Hand Carved Vintage Wall Mask tribal african Dan Bird Mask masks for wall-G2202

SIZE(CM): 39.5/20.6
This striking mask of a bird’s head was made in Liberia mask or by the Dan mask tribe, or one of their near relatives. It is an unusually ornate example, with a high forehead ,mask a long, curved beak and geometric motifs on the forehead and above the eyes. The form of the eyes and the dark mask patina lend a menacing aspect. The jaw mask , unusually mask , is jointed and secured with leather thongs that could presumably be adjusted. The Dan are a farming tribe, settled in the semi- wooded areas of Liberia