African Mask Made Of Carved Wood And Straws

This mask impresses with its chromatic asymmetry: one side light (ochre/beige), the other dark (black). This could symbolize duality: good and evil, day and night, the world of the living and that of the spirits. Carved wood, with a patina marked by time. Hairstyle richly decorated with organic elements: rattan baskets, shells, and metal bells. The eyes are white and slightly raised, which gives a striking, almost supernatural expression. The half-open, oval-shaped mouth accentuates the dramatic expression. There is also a twisted cord on the bottom, finished with sculpted bells or balls. ???? Probable origin but we are not specialized: This style could belong to the Dan or Guéré ethnic group (Ivory Coast / Liberia), known for their hybrid masks, often used in ritual contexts, for dance or popular justice. Height: 50 cm