7.2233 African Art: Guinea - Sepic River tribe - Protection and Healing - 21cm

Country: Guinea, West Africa

Tribe: Sepic River

Usage: This figure shows a Chief wearing a bird mask and has been used to protect its Ancestors and ask for healing.  It is a rare figure and part of the collection of Peter HALLER. 

Size: 21cm

Comment:  We have also seen bird masks on its own.