Funerary Mask 41017

San Francisco Tribal

This is a fine and early example of a Toba Batak funerary mask, with hardwood and deep patina. Most masks of this type were destroyed after ritual use, which contributes to their rarity. This mask resembles a piece at the Met (Object Number: 1988.143.157). 19th/early 20th Century.

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