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<p>[QUOTE="ZvnZvn, post: 4329954, member: 26458"][ATTACH=full]355981[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355982[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355983[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355979[/ATTACH] Hey guys, first time posting here.</p><p>I need help identifying this tribal mask/helmet. It features two horns, a thread along the outline with seashells attached and on the back there’s a woven fabric to insert your head into. On the right side there’s a rope attached with 5 animal fangs.</p><p>I have a feeling that it’s from Congo, or somewhere around there.</p><p>It is worn, and pretty roughed up. It is also unevenly carved and the horns are almost falling off. They are nailed to the wood. So is the woven fabric.</p><p>The whole mask is made of wood which looks like it’s been burnt(?)</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have any idea or information to share, please help me out. I have a feeling it’s been worn before, and if that’s the case, how authentic is it?</p><p>Thanks guys!</p><p>(I don’t know how to insert all pictures, but look at my profile for the media album.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ZvnZvn, post: 4329954, member: 26458"][ATTACH=full]355981[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355982[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355983[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]355979[/ATTACH] Hey guys, first time posting here. I need help identifying this tribal mask/helmet. It features two horns, a thread along the outline with seashells attached and on the back there’s a woven fabric to insert your head into. On the right side there’s a rope attached with 5 animal fangs. I have a feeling that it’s from Congo, or somewhere around there. It is worn, and pretty roughed up. It is also unevenly carved and the horns are almost falling off. They are nailed to the wood. So is the woven fabric. The whole mask is made of wood which looks like it’s been burnt(?) If you have any idea or information to share, please help me out. I have a feeling it’s been worn before, and if that’s the case, how authentic is it? Thanks guys! (I don’t know how to insert all pictures, but look at my profile for the media album.)[/QUOTE]
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