MWERA, Malawi. Rare semi-heavy wooden mask representing a...
MWERA, Malawi. Rare semi-heavy wooden mask representing a bearded face, eyebrows, moustache and goatee being underlined by pieces of animal skin. Scarifications represented by holes animate the face and the prolonged nasal bridge up to the skull. The back of the mask has retained its original fabric. Height: 21 cm - Collection Cuvillier, Lille.
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MWERA, Malawi. Rare semi-heavy wooden mask representing a bearded face, eyebrows, moustache and goatee being underlined by pieces of animal skin. Scarifications represented by holes animate the face and the prolonged nasal bridge up to the skull. The back of the mask has retained its original fabric. Height: 21 cm - Collection Cuvillier, Lille.