Mask - African tribal art mask-helmet - DR Congo (No reserve price)

an African tribal art mask-helmet that bears strong stylistic similarities to the Suku masks originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Visible features
• Face: The mask has a dark patinated wooden face, adorned with reliefs on the forehead, with half-closed eyes, a pronounced nose, and a mouth with tightly pressed lips.
• Crown: The top of the head is surmounted by a small wooden sculpture depicting an animal (resembling a small dog or a feline).
• Adornment: A voluminous ruff made of plant fibers or natural raffia surrounds the base of the mask.
• Probable origin: This type of object traditionally belongs to the cultures of the Central Africa region, particularly to the initiation traditions and societies of the Suku people or neighboring groups.