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African Dan / Bassa Carved Wood Passport Maskette

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African Dan / Bassa Carved Wood Passport Maskette

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West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan/Bassa peoples, 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 features characteristic of Dan masks including a concave face, high-domed forehead, upturned nose, protruding mouth, and pointed chin. This example boasts a finely incised plaited coiffure. Such maskettes were created to connect the owner with a specific spirit that is believed to offer guidance and protection. Such maskettes are oftentimes sewn on fabric and stored in a leather pouch that is worn and carried by their owners during travels. Traditionally, these are hidden and only revealed during special rituals. This example appears to have received libations as well. Size: 1.875" W x 4" H (4.8 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos, Chicago, IL acquired before 1970.

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Condition

Fabulously aged surfaces with wear from use, especially to the left side proper, as shown.

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African Dan / Bassa Carved Wood Passport Maskette

Name: African Dan / Bassa Carved Wood Passport Maskette
SKU: 45107057
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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