African Carved Wood Mask – Ceremonial Dual Crest Face Sculpture – Punu or Igbo Style
Source : Curated by ROC
Collection : Vintage/Antique Objects
Date :Mid 1900s (20th Century)
Provenance : Central Africa
Style : Tribal Art
Hand-carved African wood mask with a distinctive dual-crest hairstyle, white pigment surface, and stylized facial features including slit eyes and incised brows. Finished with ochre-painted lips, this mask reflects a ceremonial aesthetic, with drilled suspension holes and a hollowed interior.
While this piece was likely created for decorative display, its form draws influence from Punu ceremonial masks of Gabon and Igbo face masks of Nigeria. These masks are traditionally associated with ancestral reverence, ritual performance, and spiritual symbolism.
This sculptural wall piece is ideal for global folk interiors, wabi-sabi styling, or as a feature in bohemian or rustic spaces.
ESTIMATED DATE:
Mid-to-late 20th Century
PROVENANCE:
Central Africa (Punu or Igbo stylistic influence)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Height: 26 cm (10.2 in) | Width: 19 cm (7.5 in) | Depth: 9 cm (3.5 in) | Weight: 350 g (0.77 lbs)
CONDITION REPORT: Showing natural wear consistent with age, with minor imperfections or patina adding to its character. As shown in pictures, please review for more details and feel free to ask any questions.
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