Hello, this item is a hand-carved wooden mask, measuring approximately 9.5 inches in length and 4 inches in thickness. The mask shows a strongly worked face with defined features such as carved eyebrows, open eyes, a pronounced nose, and a beard-like lower extension. The reverse shows tool marks and small perforations around the edges, which would have allowed attachment to a headdress, costume, or for suspension. The style suggests a functional mask, though without inscriptions or specific tribal markers it is difficult to attribute precisely. Masks of this type are commonly associated with West and Central African traditions, where they were used in ritual and ceremonial contexts, though replicas for the decorative market also exist.

The condition shows surface wear, abrasions, and patina consistent with age and handling. Its origins are uncertain, given it was found in a storage unit in the United States, and no direct provenance is available. Authentic tribal masks can range significantly in value depending on origin, age, and ritual use, with genuine African masks selling anywhere from 500 to several thousand USD. However, given the lack of identifying details and provenance, this example is best placed in the lower to mid-range decorative and ethnographic market, with an estimated fair market value of 150 to 400 USD.