Rare Atoni Wooden Small Mask from Timor with Bird-like Beak and Aged Patina

  

RARE sMALL atoni wooden mask with bird-like beak and aged patina. MEASUREMENTS: 7.5" x 4" x. 3 (cm 29 x 10 x 6). This small wooden mask from the Atoni culture of Timor features a rare design, characterized by a prominently protruding nose reminiscent of a bird's beak.

The mask's surface displays a weathered, crusty patina, highlighting its age. Notably, there is an old crack visible on the side, as shown in the photos, but the mask remains completely stable. In Atoni animism, masks like this were used in spiritual practices, symbolizing ancestral protection and serving as mediators between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Natural objects are believed to have spiritual significance in Atoni culture. Usa and Canada: 25 Usd.