An Attractive Mid 20thC North African Polychrome Carved Wooden Ceremonial Face Mask sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles They were once hunted extensively

They were once hunted extensively for their meat and eggs

25 inches (at base)

I suppose I think this windy weather is awful especially when one have to work in the field

The Wood Tiger

this chap could be cleaned to a polished shine if so desired or left with its original patina

An Attractive Mid 20thC North African Polychrome Carved Wooden Ceremonial Face Mask sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles They were once hunted extensivelyOrigin: Moroccan Period: Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 60 Height: 15. 5 inches Width: 6. 5 inches Depth: 5 inches (all at maximum) The ceremonial carved wood dance mask having a domed oval face with slit eyes, long aquiline nose and mouth, polychrome covered with an ebony and ivory pigment, surmounted with pecking bird headdress. The mask is in superb overall order with only small scuffs and softened wear to edgings