A Fine Dan Bassa Passport Mask ex Al Engelman, Maryland

A carved wooden miniature mask with stylized coiffure , well handled surface and classic features like the concave face and scalloped edges of the Bassa masking tradition among the Dan complex of Trib

A very finely carved old wooden mask from the Bassa ethnic group, with highly stylized curved face, cornrow coiffure and incised designs, Bassa people from the Dan complex of Tribes, Liberia, Africa.E

A carved wooden mask with a wonderfully exaggerated and elongated form, stylized coiffure and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use. Bassa Ethnic group within the Dan Comple

A small carved wooden maskette with smooth well handled surface and large round eyes suggesting a Toma tribal influence. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 2.5 inches tall ,4.5 i

A Miniature carved wooden mask with classic facial features and a well handled smooth surface patina suggesting years of traditional Use. The mask itself measures 2.25 inches tall ( a display stand is

A rare old hand carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features and classic treatment to the coiffure and overall form. The mask itself measures 12 x 7.5 inches, with textiles around the mask e

A Fine Old carved wooden miniature mask with raised central linear design on forehead, well worn smooth surface and signs of ritual use. The maskette measures 3 inches tall, 4 1/8 inches tall on custo

A Fine carved wooden mask with overall well handled black shiny surface suggesting years of field use. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 3.25 inches ( 5.25 inches on custom disp

Ivory Coast. Bi-planar symmetrical oval mask with pointed chin, small pursed lips, squinted eyes and ridged coiffure. Brown worn aged patina. Size: 2-1/8 inches Height. Provenance: Ex New Bedford MA C

A Very rare and fascinating carved stone mask with incised linear designs, stylized horn designs and protruding eyes. The surface of the stone has a well handled patina suggesting years of field use.

**First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a personal passport maskette that is carved from a lightweight wood and was created by the Da

A carved wooden African mask with classic Dan mask features, decorated and stylized coiffure and well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 3 inches t

A small dark carved wooden mask with protruding mouth. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Passport masks were carried by travelers as a source of Magic power to their ritual mask left at home. The

A small carved wooden maskette with heavily encrusted surface and a unusual smile on its face. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 4 inches tall , 5.25 inches tall on professional

A carved wooden mask with classic Bassa style features, cornrow style hair, and a deep well handled patina. The Mask appears to be a House mask as there are no eye holes carved through. Bassa ethnic g

A carved wooden dance mask with raised central finial, incised linear designs and a well handled surface, worn attachment holes and obvious age and handling. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The

A boldly carved wooden maskette known as a Passport mask, carried by the owner when traveling as a direct connection to the magic of his family mask at home. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask

West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan/Bassa, 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 fea

A small but fascinating old carved wooden "passport" mask with signs of field use and wear. The mask was carried as a magic charm when the owner was traveling, hence the trade name, "Passport" Dan peo

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

A carved wooden Dan mask with protruding cylindrical eyes, attached lower jaw and embellished with beads and textiles. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast or Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7 x 5 in

A carved wooden face mask with elegant and realistic facial treatment with wide open eyes and classic overall form. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex.

A Well handled and worn dance mask with traditional linear scars on the mask edges,a glossy black surface patina, open work eyes for dancing and raffia grass beard. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Afri