Description: Item/Description: Decorative Salampasu style woven straw mask from Democratic Republic of Congo ( Zaire ). Entire surface woven including wreath-like crown of balls, netting to back. Dangle drop adornment with basket pendant. Masterful workmanship.

Material: Hand carved wood, woven straw, twine

Dimensions: Length: 15 1/2"; Dangle drop: 10 1/2"; Width: 7 1/2 "; Depth: 6"

Condition: Surface, use and age wear includes rubbing to straw, paint loss, areas of unraveling of straw of ball embellishments, tears in netting to back. >
Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate

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Buyers premium: 18%