Mask made from fossilised coral WEST TIMOR coral stone cm 23 x 15 x 7.5 (inches 9" x 6" x 3") 2.4 Kg On offer is a particular mask carved from a block of fossilized coral (brain coral, Symphillia, formed in the Miocene era, 6-10 million years ago) a material that emerges in some rare areas of highlands of West Timor (far from the seaside), and to which the inhabitants of those places, the Atoni tribes, attribute special protective and magic powers. They used this rare material to carve amazing artifacts, such as this marvellous expressive mask, with stylized smiling face, and the coral texture is rather evident and recognizable under the dark patina. Very charming object. Stand not included.

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