Tiki? Mask? or Wall Hanging? Pls help :)

[myjunkmightbeurtreasure]

Anyone knows if this wooden carving is Hawaiian, Polynesian or something else. Measures 24-1/4" long

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thx

 

[maeday76]

Looks Ghanaian to me, but West African art is not my specialty. Is that hammered metal applied to the exterior? Try west African masks and see if it's a closer/further match than similar Pacific Islander examples. 

[myjunkmightbeurtreasure]

I will check it out. Thx. Nope, no metal, just wood. 

[maeday76 · Accepted solution]

This is pretty similar, the only thing that throws me is the turtles on the headpiece, that's a very Polynesian motif, but I'm fairly sure this is west African. 

You sure there's no metal? The "eyelashes" sit proud of the wood and they, along with the other decorative parts seem to be applied, rather than carved from the wood. Bottom lip looks metallic as well. 

Best of luck. 

M. 

[myjunkmightbeurtreasure]

You are so clever. And also it is a metal overlay on a few spots. And it does look like the same mask. Thanks so much for your help.

[maeday76]

@myjunkmightbeurtreasure I appreciate the "solve" and the thanks. It's not  frequent posters do that.

This is outside the house, but are you American? None of my American friends say clever; I'm glad to take it. 

[myjunkmightbeurtreasure]

Nope. I am German/American. But... I watch lots of English series and movies lol. Guess I am picking up certain word😂