Decorative mask, ancient handcrafted African decorative mask – Africa

Decorative African Mask, Handmade, Antique – West Africa, circa 1950–1960. ⸻ Description. Large decorative African mask, handcrafted from carved and polychrome wood, with a long and slender format. Made entirely by hand, it features natural irregularities and a homogeneous patina indicative of an old production. The stylised face, with marked graphic lines, consists of pierced eyes, a straight nose, and a subtly suggested relief mouth. The overall piece exudes a strong visual presence, accentuated by vertical proportions and deliberately simplified stylisation. The surface retains a matte polychromy in yellow ochre, earth red, and black tones, partially softened by time, with wear, abrasions, and small historical losses consistent with a creation likely dating from the 1950s to 1960s. The reverse, hollowed out by hand, shows tool marks and natural wear related to its long life as a decorative object. Designed for vertical wall presentation, this mask is an antique African decorative object, created in the spirit of West African artistic traditions for interior decoration or export from the mid-20th century. Its imposing format and balanced proportions make it a characterful piece, ideal for a contemporary, bohemian, or wabi-sabi interior. From a private collection. Sold without a base. Dimensions: approx. 103 × 16 cm.