African Tribal Wood masks Raphia Dan Zapkei Handmade Home Décor -G2070

24.3/18-CM
This African mask from Ivory Coast mask is distinguished by its round eyes. It has a granular patina resulting from sacrificial coatings. A small raffia beard adorns the chin, while long mats frame the face. It is characterized in particular by the surprising excrescences pointing on both sides of the nose. Matte patina with orange reflections. This mask called "running mask " (pointed face,round hollowed out eyes,rhombic mouth was held against the face with cotton strips attached to the perforations of the contours and tied behind the head. The tradition was that the wearer was chased by an mask runner; if he was caught, he had to pass the mask