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Carved Wooden Crested Mask with Geometric Scarification

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Carved Wooden Crested Mask with Geometric Scarification

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Details
DimensionsHeight 30 cm (11¾ in)Width 15 cm (5⅞ in)
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo / Gabon

Symbolism & Iconography

Features an elaborate ribbed coiffure, a geometric grid pattern on the forehead representing traditional scarification (cicatrization), and serene closed eyes, which traditionally embody ancestral wisdom, inner calm, and spiritual purity

Aesthetic & Formal Analysis

Characterized by a tall, meticulously grooved hair arrangement, balanced facial symmetry, peaceful downcast expressions, and a natural two-tone weathered finish

Barakat Gallery · Marrakech

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