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Description : Terracotta with black glaze in some areas Africa, 20th century In some African cultures, most famously the Dan people, mask dancers were allowed to carry with them a miniature of the mask they would usually wear while performing, for their personal safety or as a kind of passport during travels. This miniature ceramic mask presumably shows a warrior. The scar tattoo and prominent crest show relief decorations. The mouth, nose and eyes have openings, holes on the sides for a string. Dimensions: 16 cm (height), 9 cm (width) Condition: Very good condition with usual signs of age and wear Provenance: From an Austrian private collection, purchased from an art dealer in Austria during the 1980s < BR>RefTri241018

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