Descripción : West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wood mask with a simplistic visage, jagged teeth, and a raffia beard attached to the drilled perforations that encircle the mask's rim. In Dan culture and performances, the masks are integrated into the hierarchical system that governs political and religious life. Size w/ beard: 20 L x 5.5 W (50.8 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995
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Sobre el lote Lote N° 191 Título : Dan Wood Ceremonial Mask Condition report : old inventory number on the interior surface. Several stable pressure fissures to surface and chips. Nice patina and raffia is in good condition.