Large African mask

Description

Huge tribal mask, handmade in Ghana with the ingenious “lost wax” technique.
Measuring approx: 18 cm. in length (7.10 inches), hoop included x 15 cm. (5.9 inches) in the widest point.
Net weight 430 grams (0.99 lb).
One of his kind!

An interesting video: demonstration of the “lost wax method” of brass bead making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LaX-51A-s