#1148 Vintage Bozo Tribe Carved Wooden Monkey Mask 18.5" H

This striking bozo tribal mask from Mali showcases  hand-carving in a single piece of wood, featuring bold geometric eye designs rendered in polychrome pigments. A carved monkey figure crowns the composition.Standing 18.5" tall with dimensions of 6" wide by 7" deep, the piece displays the patina of age with minor wear consistent with authentic use. Among the bozo people, primates held profound spiritual significance, embodying the untamed forces of the surrounding wilderness and serving as protective talismans against malevolent influences.