Antique West African Bete Tribal Mask

This small tribal mask features a very particular face with simply sculpted features. The mask is likely a ceremonial or ritual object, used by a specific ethnic group in West Africa. The exact origin of the mask is unknown, but it is believed to date back to the early 20th century. 

Origin: n/a believed to be of Bete origin 
Date: Early 20th Century
Country: West Africa
Material: Wood
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm

Provenance:

Private collection of a French collector, purchased in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in the early 1970's

Condition:

Expected surface wear with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.