Masks and sculpture from this region, more specifically from this remote Island on Lake Victoria, are rare.
Carved from a dense hard wood, this mask has a powerful expression, with triangular-shaped eyes, an open mouth and an unusual double layered chin. Stylistically, this mask shares similarities with masks from the neighbouring cultures of the Sukuma and Ziba.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
Height: 31cm
Height (Incl. Base): 43cm
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