Mask - Yoruba - Nigeria

Yoruba sculpture of a cup-bearing figure Orisha Oshun, finely executed.

It represents the symbolism of the offering to Orisha Osun with the purpose of attracting her energy into the life of the worshiper of Orisha Oshun.

Oshun (Ọṣun) is a key orisha in Yoruba religion, revered as the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, fresh waters (especially the Oshun River in Nigeria), and wealth.
She is considered the most popular orisha, embodying femininity, sensuality, and nurturing.

The scarifications on the body and face are typical of the Yoruba.