A rare type of a Sagara ceremonial animal mask showing a wonderful primal form with an elongated snout flanked by an unbalanced pair of ears and square-shaped eyes. Carved from heavy dark wood, the mask was worn but was likely also carried in both hands during dance ceremonies.
Tribal art from the Sagara is not prevalent; only a few examples of masks are known. Like much of the art from this region it does not follow any stylistic form, in most cases a piece, like in the case of this mask, is an individual artistic expression.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
H (Excl. Stand): 50.5cm
H (Incl. Stand): 66cm
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