
AFRICAN ART FOUR DAN MINIATURE PASSPORT MASKS
Description
FOUR DAN PASSPORT MASKS. One with long open avian beak, wide band of encrusted creamy white pigment across eyes and brow, narrow slit eyes, large triangular nose; overall dark brown patina. 8 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/4 inches. One with circular eyeholes, open mouth with protruding full lips, finely arched brow; dark brown matte patina. 5 1/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 inches. One with narrow slit eyeholes, closed mouth with full protruding lips; pierced once at each side of perimeter; glossy reddish-brown patina. 5 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.One with open parrot-like beak, narrow slit eyeholes, raised vertical crest on forehead; small finishing nail and encrusted material and feathers on crown of head; slightly encrusted black patina. 5 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. Ivory Coast. Mid 20th century. All in very good condition, each with some erosion around back edges. Minor scrapes and losses, especailly to edges.
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AFRICAN ART FOUR DAN MINIATURE PASSPORT MASKS
Estimate $800-$1,000
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