Offering to you a rare and very interesting ethnic tribal African Art original African Art Mask - Mali Bozo Puppet Fish very colourful - a wonderful object carved in wood - hand painted - in good conditions - some age signs - this is not a modern mask gills "work" - big dimensions as is 70 x 18 x 16 cm. - very heavy - over 2 Kilos - very rare indeed without a reserve price - heavy wood carved mark- a direct pick up in Milan would be a good idea Historic Note This vibrant African tribal mask is a vintage hand-carved piece from the Bozo mask people, mostly fishermen who live along the Niger river, known for their zoomorphic spirit carvings and water-related symbolism. Sculpted in the shape of a fish mask, it features a textured white & blue scale body, bold white fins, a pale head mask with black eye detail, and vent holes around the base. These forms are often linked to river ceremonies and storytelling performances. Really fascinating and a wonderful decorative piece in your House.