Carved Wood Mask Of Dan

$600 · Offered by Second Story Books

Liberia/Côte d'Ivoire: 20th century. Carved wooden passport mask depicting a serene human face with elongated oval form, high domed forehead, almond-shaped eyes, and small pursed mouth. The perimeter is pierced with attachment holes for securing cloth or fiber elements, while the surface retains a dark, well-worn patina suggestive of ritual or ceremonial use. Such miniature masks, known as passport masks, were often carried by individuals as personal

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