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Wood, Round Eye Mask, Dan People, Liberia, Early 20th

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Wood, Round Eye Mask, Dan People, Liberia, Early 20th

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Wood, aluminum
Dan, Liberia, early 20th century
Dimensions of mask only (length x width x height): 8 ½ x 5 x 3 in. (21.6 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm)
Good condition
Provenance: Guy Archambault, Hotel des Ventes, Vitry-le-Francois, 7 July 1985, lot 100

This is a classic round eye Dan mask with hold pierced in mouth. The interior patina is well-developed and shows patterns of long use.

The mask is in good condition with excellent surface patina, minor, stable hairline cracks present throughout and a small, old chip to the top of the head and left rim. The mask alone measures 8 ½ x 5 x 3 in. (length x width x height).

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Wood, Round Eye Mask, Dan People, Liberia, Early 20th

Name: Wood, Round Eye Mask, Dan People, Liberia, Early 20th
SKU: 35262052
Price: 3200 USD
Availability: InStock

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