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Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: 20Th C. African Dan Painted Wood Passport Mask



Beschreibung : Western Africa, possibly Dan, ca. 20th century. This is a passport mask, carried by people in Western Africa as miniature copies of a mask worn during performances, they were either sewn onto a piece of cloth and kept in a leather pouch, worn on the small of the back, or worn on the arm or neck to act as an amulet. They are called passport masks because they are worn by people when travelling. It is made of wood, with a red painted face, blank half-moon white eyes, long black hair, framing the face, and a prominent chin (which is characteristic of the style). Similarly painted red masks were used for warding against bush fires during the dry season. Size: 2 L x 3.5 W x 4.25 H (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm x 10.8 cm) Provenance: Ex-Pearson collection acquired at Arte Primitivo, NYC, NY. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #110189
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Über das Lot Chargen- 136C
Titel : 20Th C. African Dan Painted Wood Passport Mask
Condition report : Repaired.
Artemis Gallery, Auktionator, Louisville, US 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Verkaufstitel : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Ethnographic Art
Verkaufsdatum : 01/12/2016 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale

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