Does Anyone Know Where Beautiful, Colorful Mask Made From a Husk Came From?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this in a local thrift store - I think it's missing part of one 'ear' or it could be how the husk formed.
    It is from some kind of husk, not carved out of wood like most tribal masks. - Is it tribal? Or just a souvenir? Who / Where is it from?
    I have masks from Gabon & other African areas as well as Haitian & Mexican, but I've never seen one made from a husk!
    PS - Maybe the small round protruding mouth will help someone identify it?
    Thanks all - I appreciate any info.
    AA EBAY NEW A COLLECTIBLE EBAY MASK HUSK HULL MASK 1AA.jpg AA EBAY NEW A COLLECTIBLE EBAY MASK HUSK HULL MASK 2AA.jpg AA EBAY NEW A COLLECTIBLE EBAY MASK HUSK HULL MASK 3AA.jpg
     
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    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Here are some f the other masks & carvings & primitives I've collected - from thrift stores, estate sales & storage auctions. Whitish mask lower right is the Gabon mask (I was told)
    Thanks again for any info on the husk mask!
    AA EBAY NEW A COLLECTIBLE EBAY MASK A GROUP 1AA.jpg
     
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  3. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    A gourd maybe?
     
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  4. buyingtime777

    buyingtime777 Well-Known Member

    IMHO it is intended as a decorative piece. It does not have holes in the eyes allowing it to be wore as a mask.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Could it be blonde coconut shell? Like this scoop from Papua Gulf:
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