African mask antiques tribal Face vintage Wood Carved Hanging powerful art-4690

30.8/10.2 CM
Tribal masks have been a living tradition in Africa for masks , having deep social and cultural significance from fertility rituals to honoring the dead. Their striking appearance has captivated Western people since colonial Europeans started making treks to Africa in the 19th century. These masks have long fascinated many collectors, including noted art dealer Allan Stone, whose African, Oceanic, and Indonesian art collection sold at Sotheby’s New York in 2013. Artists like Pablo Picasso not only collected them but used them to inspire artworks.