Wooden tribal object

A distinctive hand-carved wooden tribal object, painted and pigmented, exhibits primitive craftsmanship. This intriguing piece is truly unique, and its origin region remains uncertain. The facial features are sharply defined, and the mask boasts a rich array of colors from various pigments. With evident age and a pleasing patina, we are tentatively categorizing it as early to mid-20th century, though it might possibly be even older.