Carved wooden mask identification

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by CJ Rose, Jan 27, 2023.

  1. CJ Rose

    CJ Rose New Member

    Found these decorative masks recently and they have no identifying marks. The backs are not pictured, but are roughly cut and have a single small nail to hang them by. The nails look pretty old.

    I'm mostly wondering what the most likely country of origin is? They look more European to me, but could be tribal of some sort. A rough guess at an age would be nice too.
     

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  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Hi CJ :)

    I've added your photo to the thread to save a click/tap:

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  3. CJ Rose

    CJ Rose New Member

    Thanks so much! I'm new and was having a hard time figuring out how to properly add the photo.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome CJ.
    Your masks are from Java, Indonesia. They don't seem to have slits for the eyes, so they could be decorative, not for performances.
    Could you show us the backs?
     
  5. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    Just for future reference, once you upload the photo, click the button "full image" under Insert (image). I think you had to have clicked "thumbnail" and "full image" is the button right next to it.
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    they both look artificially aged.....and beat up...
     
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  7. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    They do look decorative. I like the look, although would be nice if the surfaces were not quite as battered. Still, could look nice hanging in some kind of arrangement with other items.
     
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