Senegalese wood mask, 'Marriage Counselor'

Gazing downward, big eyes are thoughtful as a personage listens in silence. This exquisite African mask is carved and painted by hand, while rich repouss� textures lend it a regal air. Peter Wolfgang Nkrumah crafts a mask from the Kele people of Senegal. It is worn by married couples as they counsel young people before marriage.