The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive tradition (or traditions) of dance masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they are worn by men during dances and other ceremonies while others wer displayed in the hut to protect the family from evil spirits and welcome the good ones.
The mask shows a positive expression, with wide open round eyes and smiling mouth, big protruding eyebrows. It has quite symmetric features. Some patina from handling and evident traces of erosion especially in the back.
DIMENSIONS: cm 25 x 17 x 5 (10" x 7" x 2") Weight: 300 g
Stand not included

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