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This is the rating and price for Dan People, Liberia And Cote D'Ivoire, African Carved Wood Mask With Braids



Description : Presented on a black metal and wood base. Mask dimensions 9 X 6.25 X 3. Mounted on custom metal frame set into wood plinth. Dan masks are sacred and are believed to be actual spirits of the wilderness. The Dan classify their masks into two types, masculine and feminine. The feminine type of mask shown here, has an oval face and narrow slit-eyes. This type of mask performs at village festivals and entertains the public with exquisite dancing, singing, and pantominic sketches. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator, and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.
Price: 762.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-400 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 1143
Title : Dan People, Liberia And Cote D'Ivoire, African Carved Wood Mask With Braids
Condition report : No damage or repairs. Defects such as they may be are clearly visible in images.
DuMouchelles, auctioneer, Detroit, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : DuMouchelles Friday, January 29th Auction
Sale date : 29 Jan 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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