Ancestral Shrine Guardian

Mark A. Johnson Tribal Art

Large scale (and heavy) guardian mask/face from the end of a noble family's ancestral shrine. Probably represents a thunder spirit.

Note: the arms come out the front of face and curve back towards the mouth, resting just below the nose.

Hardwood.  19th century or earlier.

The piece comes with a mount with a post that raises the figure about above the base (not shown in photos).

$4,000.00

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