African mask glazed ceramic vintage craft

Fascinating decorative wall mask, in handcrafted glazed ceramic/pottery in a style close to the masks of the Dan tribe. Vintage or antique, unsigned, reminiscent of certain Vallauris productions created in the 1960s. Stylized lipped face with a pointed chin, high arched eyebrows, thin nose bridge, small round skull, half-closed crescent moon eyes, high ears and low cheeks marked with 2 vertical scarifications. Face surface of a glossy black enamel, almost metallic, silver highlights, dark red lips, scarification and slightly translucent white enameled eyes revealing the color of the orange earth, midnight blue pupils. Note some green effects on the edges of the patterns at the level of the black enamel. 22-23cm max height, 13-14cm max width, 6-7cm thickness. Very good overall condition, some discreet chips including 2 on the right edge of the lower lip, one on the left cheek, 3 on the edge of the scarifications of the left cheek and one above the right eye, again very discreet, 1mm or less. Approximately 600-750gr. Rare or unique piece.