chokwe mask
chokwe mask from democratic republic of the congo, pwo. the female face is characterized by raised, arched, brow ridges, pierced almond-shaped eyes, small delicate nose, open mouth with carved teeth and woven fiber and beaded headdress. scarification
exquisite and rare dog tooth
highlands ex jolika collection, rye, ny ex t. barlin, australia this is a an exquisite and rare dog tooth ornament that is used to decorate men's beards in the highlands of new guinea. ca. 20th cent