This mask is likely of Luluwa origin, a people from Central Africa primarily living in the Central Kasaï province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The high forehead and prominent facial features create a striking and expressive visage. Characteristic of the Luluwa style, the bulging eyes are set in large white orbs, contrasting with the glossy black-brown surface and aged patina. The white markings on the cheeks reference traditional tribal scarification. Such masks are often connected to the spirits of nature and carry a powerful symbolic presence.
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