Excellent condition, nor exactly sure who or what it is made of gumwood I believe
3ft tall about 10 in wide/round
Hello Luci,
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Based on the images and available information this item is:
A helmet-mask consisting of a spherical cap on which are several friezes of decorations in relief representing cowries, small horns and talismans. From the top of this helmet rises a disproportionately long neck punctuated by bulges of fat - symbols of ease - on which rests a head with a beautiful oval face surmounted by a delicately braided headdress. The whole is covered with a thick black patina.
Good condition
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