Impressive african mask from the Anang, Nigeria

Impressive african mask from the Anang, Nigeria

Impressive african mask from the Anang, Nigeria, with depiction of a female head. These masks represent ancestral spirits and appear during yam ceremonies. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with painting. Signs of wear, drying cracks.
Weight: 1,12 kg. (39,20 oz.).
Height: 54,5 cm. (21,46 in.).
Lenght/Depth: 15,5 cm. (6,10 in.).
Width: 20,5 cm. (8,07 in.).