Fine old Tchokwe African mask

Description

Tchokwe African mask. Finely carved wooden mask purchased at an auction.  Believed to be mid 20th century or earlier.   Wooden mask is 8.5 inches from chin to top of forhead; from ear to ear, it is 6 inches wide, the mask portion is 3 inches deep    Fiber hood is woven and braided natural material probably from grass or bark.  The whole piece with fiber hood is 12 x 9 x9 inches.  No other provenance known.