Hello, this item is a West African carved wooden mask, most consistent with Baule or related Akan-influenced traditions from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to the mid 20th century. The elongated vertical format, narrow almond-shaped eyes, protruding triangular nose, and deeply carved geometric facial planes align with Baule stylistic vocabulary, while the attached fiber and feather elements suggest use in dance or masquerade contexts rather than purely decorative production. The surface shows natural wear and handling patina, and the reverse reveals traditional hollowing with pierced attachment points for cords, indicating functional ceremonial use. At approximately 16 inches high, this falls within standard performance-mask scale rather than miniature tourist examples.
From a market perspective, mid-20th century Baule and related Ivorian masks of this size and quality typically sell between USD 600 and USD 1,400, depending on carving strength, surface patina, and survival of original attachments.