African Dan Mask. 20th Century

Description

Antique Dan Mask from the Ivory Coast. 20th century. Shows signs of aging on the patina. Made of wood , fiber , textiles and cowrie shells. Black in color
Measures 10 inches hight and 7 inches wide.
Provenance: from a private collector in Davidson, NC , USA

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It shows signs of wear and tear due to old age

Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 6 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Sculptural Wall Objects
Materials: Fiber, Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; It shows signs of wear and tear due to old age

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African Dan Mask. 20th Century

Lot 0829

Estimate $1,000-$3,000

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