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African Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask

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WEST AFRICAN LIBERIAN BASSA CARVED WOOD MASK: A West African Liberian Bassa carved wood mask. This mask is not only a work of art but also a testament to the cultural and spiritual significance that masks hold within West African societies.The Ba

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20th C. African Wood Dan / Bassa Passport Mask: **First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a personal passport maskette that is carved from a lightweight wood and was created by the Da

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20th C. African Wooden Dan / Bassa Passport Mask: West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. A personal passport maskette carved from a lightweight wood, created by the Dan peoples to serve as a talisman, replete with fea

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Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Mask: **Originally Listed At $400** West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fabulous example of a mask from the Dan peoples, skillfully hand-carved from moch

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Published 19th C. African Dan Wood Kagle Mask: West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A fabulous example of a wooden mask from the Dan peoples known as a "kagle" (spirit mask) enveloped in fine dark-b

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Early 20th C. African Dan Wood Divination Mask: West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wood divination mask of intriguing form. The stylized visage presents rectangular, openwork eyes be

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West Africa, Liberia or Ivory Coast, Dan / Bassa, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of stylized form with protruding brow, pierced eyes, and plaited coiffure. The light brown patina has formed naturally and looks splendid. Size: 2.75" L x 5.1" W x 8.5" H (7 cm x 13 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-M. Best collection, Riverdale, New York, USA

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Condition

Chips to mouth, ears, and peripheries. Abrasions and nicks, with light earthen deposits, otherwise in great condition. Nice size and form.

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African Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask

Name: African Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask
SKU: 173504079
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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