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Description : West Africa, Liberia, Bassa people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine example of a dark wooden mask in the classic Bassa style, with the face so deeply set from the brow that it appears almost inverted, the eyes sunken back into the head while the mouth and chin project outwards. The mouth is small, round, and juts outward. An elaborate incised coiffure gives the appearance of thick braids that flow back from the hairline. A rich patina is on the surface and the proportions of this stunning mask make it visually fascinating. Size: 6.7 W x 11.55 H (17 cm x 29.3 cm), 17.35 H (44.1 cm) on included custom stand. Liberian dancers often wear intricately carved masks like this one during ritual dance performances, the masks thought to channel spirits whom they were carved to represent. This mask was made as part of the men's No association, and was designed to show the desirable traits that women should possess. It would have been attached by the openings around its back to a large, woven headdress that would fully cover the head and shoulders of the dancer who would wear it. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private New York, USA collection 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #147160
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