Description:

From our personal collection, on offer is this striking old shoulder/yoke mask from the Mumuye peoples of Nigeria. Known as Sukwava, such masks are worn during agricultural rituals, & are characterized by an overall cylindrical form with elongated neck, atop which is a disproportionately small, narrow head framed by exaggerated ears.

With its head crowned by a large crest, one of this piece's more notable features is its neck-ring... it was not crafted separately & merely slipped over the head of the piece -- the sculpture and its neck-ring were carved from a single piece of heavy, dense wood!

Overall condition: good; basic wear & tear, scrapes & abrasions, chips, dry age-cracks, & indigenous repair. Rich patina. Powerful display.

All items carefully packed & shipped after payment received & cleared via PayPal. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Priority Mail, USPS Parcel Post, or UPS. Expedited shipping upgrade is available & optional. Will ship worldwide, with international shipping rates to be determined by buyer's location. Insurance optional/additional. Seller not responsible for any damages incurred during shipping nor for any Customs-related fees for non-U.S. shipments.