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African Wooden Mask – Stylized Face from West Africa, with traditional or symbolic provenance and a mid‑20th century origin, dimensions 28 cm high by 20 cm wide by 13 cm deep, in fair condition.
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Title: African Wooden Mask – Stylized Face
Period: 20th century
Origin: West Africa
Material: Carved wood
Dimensions: approx. 25–35 cm (estimated)
Condition: Authentic used condition. Extensive surface wear, insect holes, erosion, old losses, and natural cracking consistent with age and prolonged use. No restoration observed.
Description:
This wooden mask originates from West Africa and presents a simplified, stylized human face with an oval outline. The facial features are minimally rendered, with narrow eye openings, a long vertical nose, and a small open mouth.
The surface shows a light, mineral-toned patina with darker areas of wear. Numerous small perforations, surface cavities, and erosions are visible across the face and edges. These are consistent with age-related wear and insect activity commonly found on old hardwood carvings.
The reverse and edges display further wear, losses, and tool marks, indicating long-term handling rather than decorative production. The overall appearance is austere and expressive, emphasizing form and surface over detail.
This mask was created for traditional or symbolic use, rather than modern decoration, and represents a genuine example of 20th-century African mask carving, suitable for collectors of ethnographic and tribal art.
Above is a description made by Chatgpt.
Title: African Wooden Mask – Stylized Face
Period: 20th century
Origin: West Africa
Material: Carved wood
Dimensions: approx. 25–35 cm (estimated)
Condition: Authentic used condition. Extensive surface wear, insect holes, erosion, old losses, and natural cracking consistent with age and prolonged use. No restoration observed.
Description:
This wooden mask originates from West Africa and presents a simplified, stylized human face with an oval outline. The facial features are minimally rendered, with narrow eye openings, a long vertical nose, and a small open mouth.
The surface shows a light, mineral-toned patina with darker areas of wear. Numerous small perforations, surface cavities, and erosions are visible across the face and edges. These are consistent with age-related wear and insect activity commonly found on old hardwood carvings.
The reverse and edges display further wear, losses, and tool marks, indicating long-term handling rather than decorative production. The overall appearance is austere and expressive, emphasizing form and surface over detail.
This mask was created for traditional or symbolic use, rather than modern decoration, and represents a genuine example of 20th-century African mask carving, suitable for collectors of ethnographic and tribal art.
Above is a description made by Chatgpt.
Details
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
West Africa
Period
Mid 20th century
Condition
Fair condition
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
13 cm
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