Hello, this item is a small African carved wooden mask with attached textile and fiber elements, most consistent with West African ceremonial or spirit masks produced in the 20th century, likely from Burkina Faso or neighboring regions (Bwa or Bobo cultural areas). The elongated face, almond shaped eyes, pronounced brow ridge, and applied cloth headdress with fiber bindings reflect a style commonly associated with village ritual masks used in dance and ancestral ceremonies rather than elite court production. The materials, carved hardwood combined with woven cloth, string, straw, and darkened surface patina, indicate a functional ethnographic object made for local use and later entering the export or dealer market during the mid to late 20th century.

Condition appears honest with visible surface wear, fabric fraying, and minor losses consistent with age and handling, which is typical for masks of this type. However, the scale and workmanship place it within the category of decorative or regional ritual pieces rather than museum grade examples. Comparable small West African mixed media masks of similar quality and size typically trade on today’s secondary market in the range of USD 250 to USD 600, depending on confirmed tribal attribution, age, and overall integrity of the textile components.