Carved Wooden Mask With Bird Figure And Cowrie Shell Eyes

Overview

A Hand-Carved Wooden Mask Featuring An Elongated Face With Cowrie Shell Eyes, A Prominent Nose, And A Stylised Bird Figure Perched At The Top. The Mask Is Carved From A Single Piece Of Timber With A Warm Honey-Toned Finish On The Front And A Flat Black-Painted Back. Decorative Relief Carving Runs Along Both Sides Of The Mask, Featuring Curved And Scalloped Patterns. The Bird Figure At The Apex Has A Rounded Head And Elongated Beak Or Crest.

The Cowrie Shells Are Set Into Carved Eye Sockets, Providing A Contrasting White Detail Against The Warm Timber. The Carving Displays A Combination Of Smooth And Textured Surfaces With Incised Geometric And Organic Motifs Flanking The Central Face And Bird Figure.

Condition Notes

* Good Overall Condition With A Glossy Finish To The Front Face
* Small Crack Visible At The Chin Area Of The Mask
* Back Is Painted Black With Minor Scuffs And Tool Marks Visible
* Cowrie Shell Eyes Appear Intact And Securely Set
* Refer To Images

Specifications

* Type: Carved Wooden Mask
* Material: Carved Wood With Cowrie Shell Inlay
* Dimensions: 36 Cm X 7.5 Cm
* Artist: Unknown
* Signature: Unsigned991849+15

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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