A beautiful, classic okuji mask with slit eyes set against subtly voluminous eyelids, and delicate, sensitive ear carving. The forehead is nicely rounded, and the hairstyle is a chignon with a braided central shell and two beautiful, simple side braids. Pounou, Gabon Wood, kaolin, antique pinkish-ochre and black pigments, wear, slightly faded surface, fine patina. Height: 29cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection, acquired in Mouila