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Fantastic Winiama African mask with Raised Crest

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Fantastic Winiama African mask with Raised Crest

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The mask face is classic for the Winiama peoples and features widely spaced "target" eyes, a hooked nose, tab ears, a wide open mouth showing upper and lower teeth, and, below the chin, a handle by which the mask could be held during its athletic dances. The coloring is black, white, and red. This mask probably represents a bush spirit, protective of its community, and was danced often at dry season rituals and especially at elders' funerals. The mask itself measures 16 x 8 inches

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