Large Dogon man's mask. It is painted black in an oval shape amd has holes beneath the eyes. The mask has orange paint on the ears and lips. There is white and orange paint on the mohican, eye brows and chin. It has a lip ring and earrings at the top of both ears. There are 4 holes on either side and at the top at the back of the mask. String is threaded through these holes and creates a net around the back of the mask. There are cracks on the mohican.
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