Handmade Painted Sese Wood Duck-Themed West African Mask, "Duck"

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this striking mask of a face with human and duck features. Carved and painted by hand, this sese wood mask depicts a face with stylized features on a duck's back, with the duck's beak creating a horn shape on the person's forehead. The sleek lines of this mask recall how naturally a duck glides in water, giving the artwork a powerful resonance and recalling connections between mankind and water. The mask's face is finished with red paint on the lips and eyes, enhancing the overall mysterious and compelling look.