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Description : West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wood kagle or spirit mask featuring an evocative visage comprised of a projecting brow above triangular, openwork eyes, a broad nose, raised cheekbones, and full lips held slightly open, all enveloped in a rich, espresso-hued pigment. Kagle masks are seen as troublemakers within the village, meant to disrupt social festivals with aggression and erraticism. Their true purpose is to teach and reinforce how societal institutions behave when disturbed, relying on discipline and order to preserve their foundations. Size: 4.4 W x 7.9 H (11.2 cm x 20.1 cm), 11.8 H (30 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Marianne Spiegel collection, Park Avenue, New York, USA, 1980s 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. #173914

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