Description

Height: 48.5cm

Width: 19.5cm

Discover the striking presence of this 19th Century African mask from the Ivory Coast, a powerful example of traditional tribal craftsmanship.

Carved from a single piece of wood, this arresting mask features a heart-shaped face adorned with bold triangular red pigment markings on each cheek and an elongated nose extending down the centre.

Its most distinctive feature is the impressive zig-zag horned crest that rises dramatically from the top, symbolising spiritual power or tribal status.

This mask would have been used in ritual ceremonies, dance performances, or rites of passage, embodying cultural identity and ancestral reverence.

With its beautifully aged patina and handcrafted detail, it makes an evocative display piece for collectors of tribal art, ethnographic artefacts, or interior decorators looking for bold, conversation-starting wall art.