African Dan Mask 20th Century

Description

This is African Dan mask from the Ivory Coast, from the 20th century. It is made of wood, cowrie shells and textiles. It shows signs of aging from the patina .it is predominantly black , but has some brown color to it as well. It is 11.5 inches in height and 7.5 inches in width.
Provenance: from a private collector in Davidson, NC, USA

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is some signs of wear and tear

Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in.
Width: 7.5 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Sculptural Wall Objects
Materials: Shell, Textile, Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is some signs of wear and tear

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African Dan Mask 20th Century

Lot 0903

Estimate $1,250-$3,750

Mar 24, 2026, 7:43 PM EDT

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