A matched pair of African tribal dance face masks, circa 1920

A matched pair of African tribal dance face masks, circa 1920

Code: 10964

Dimensions:

W: 19cm (7.5")H: 38cm (15")D: 15cm (5.9")

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A most interesting and decorative matched pair of African tribal carved wooden face masks which were often used in ceremonial dance. The exaggerated and stylised features were designed to draw the attention of shock together with their primitive carving, good age related patination and colour making these two fine examples ideal as unique wall decoration. Both have wire or leather from which they were previously hung.

African circa 1920

Dimensions of each mask:

Height 38cm x width 19 cm x depth 15cm

Height 30 cm x width 14 cm x depth 15