Description |
Two dimensional wall hanging carving in the form of a mask, carved from a single piece of wood; Mask shows an elongated face with a greatly exaggerated forehead and nose; Entire surface of mask was painted black after it was carved, and then additional decorative carving was done on the forehead and cheeks to form a negative geometric pattern in the natural color of the underlying wood; Each eye is inset with a white cowrie shell; Small hole is cut at top of carving to allow for hanging the carving. |