Displaying a striking interplay of geometric form and earth pigments, this hand-carved wooden mask reflects artistic traditions associated with the Congo River basin, possibly among the Yela or Mbole peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its angular facial plane is defined by a pronounced T-shaped nose, narrow eye slits, and deeply sculpted, bow-shaped lips. Concentric crescent markings surround the eyes and forehead, accented by burnt-orange ochre, charcoal pigment, and traces of pale kaolin settled within the carved grooves. Small perforations encircle the edge, where braided vegetable fibers and knotted attachment cords remain. Layered pigment loss, darkened wood, and visible adze marks preserve the character of its handmade construction. The weathered surface and surviving fibers offer a tangible connection to the mask’s original material and cultural context.