Zoomorphic mask ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Ngere · ID: 3034345

Description

wood, matt black patina, white paint, red pigment, of typical cantilevered form: a roof-like projecting forehead with narrow see slits underneath, the bulky nose flanked by tubular projections (=cheekbones), the gap-like opened mouth filled with coarse sacking, inserted wooden splinters and metal tags, slightly dam. (nose), paint rubbed off, traces of insect caused damage (above all backside at the rim)