Mask "zakpai"
Côte d'Ivoire, Diomande
not available anymore
Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch
Description
wood, matt brown patina, face with prominent cheek bones and a flat pointed chin, the eyes circular cut out, reminding of the runner masks “zakpai” from the Dan, drilled holes around the rim, double in the chin area, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint, original framing of the eyes (with sheet metal or fabric) missing, repair (upper rim), base