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Carved Wooden Ribbed-Horned Mask

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Carved Wooden Ribbed-Horned Mask

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Details

Details
Dimensions	Height 35 cm (13¾ in)Width 15 cm (5⅞ in)
Country	Democratic Republic of the Congo / Gabon
Tribe / Culture	Kota Associated with Central African traditional cultures (such as Kwele or Kota artistic traditions)

Symbolism & Iconography

Features prominent ridged, curving horns and light-colored inset eyes, which traditionally embody spiritual power, forest guardianship, and ancestral protection

Aesthetic & Formal Analysis

Characterized by striking, deeply carved ribbed horns, rich dark wood grain, contrasting light eye accents, and powerful vertical symmetry

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