A Dan Guere mask

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A Carved wood and painted ceremonial mask adorned with inset metal teeth, plant fiber beard and bronze bells around the collar. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 9 inches, 19 inches tall on custom display stand which is included. Provenance: Ex Owen Hargreaves / Tribal space London.

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Fair, well used

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A Dan Guere mask

Lot 0075

Estimate $500-$800Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

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