Hello, this item is an African wooden mask with applied metal elements, carved in an elongated vertical form and topped with a comb like crest composed of parallel wooden slats. The facial area is hollowed with simple pierced eyes, and the surface is reinforced and ornamented with sheet metal plates, rivets, and straps, features commonly associated with mid 20th century West African masks produced for the tourist and decorative market rather than for documented ritual use. The construction, use of mixed materials, and stylized geometry do not align with a specific, well documented ethnic group such as Dan, Baule, Dogon, or Senufo, and instead point to a composite or workshop made object created for export or local resale. The overall aesthetic reflects African inspired design rather than a securely attributable ceremonial mask.

The condition shows wear consistent with age and handling, including surface abrasion, oxidation to the metal elements, and minor damage to the wood, but no major structural breaks are visible. The mask remains stable and displayable. Comparable mixed media African decorative masks of this type and scale, lacking firm ethnic attribution or ritual provenance, typically trade in the lower to mid secondary market range. Based on current market comparisons, the fair market value of this mask is estimated at USD 250 to USD 500, with value driven primarily by visual impact and size rather than ethnographic rarity or historical significance.